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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GX1 was announced 21 months before the GX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX1 matches up vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GX7

 GX1 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GX1

 GX7 GX1 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2012More modern by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic GX7

 GX1 GX7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX1 compared to the GX7.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and GX7 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and GX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged GX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
82
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
47
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography details
65
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-14 2013-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318g (0.70 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 70
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.2
DXO Low light rating 703 718
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $228 $1,000