- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Canon 7D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the 7D.
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic GF2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the GF2.
| Links | ||
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 7D webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF1
GF1 vs GF2 |
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| Successor: |
Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II |
Panasonic GF3
GF2 vs GF3 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 7D | GF2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1699.00 | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,499.00 | $616.68 |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-30 | 2011-01-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
12.9 oz
(367 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in. (148 x 111 x 74 mm) |
4.4 x
2.7 x
1.3 in. (113 x 68 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 4.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 54 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.0 | 21.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | 10.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 854 | 506 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.0 | 2.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (60p/50p) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1280x720 (60p/60p) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45 - 216mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 135mm | 14mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/2.5 - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | 46.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.00x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 | Auto, 100-6400; Intelligent ISO |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects,,Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter | Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.72 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.71 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 22 | 7 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.0 | 2.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 22 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | 0.34 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.10 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.202 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.083 seconds | 0.089 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | 0.69 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.061 seconds | 0.074 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View lag: Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986s Full Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1.103s Prefocused = 0.202s | Full AF lag, 23-area AF: 0.348s |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon Solutions Disc version 21.0 (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility, WFT Utility, Original Data Security Tool | PhotofunStudio 6.0 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. | Most compact CSC from Panasonic yet; 460K-dot touch-screen LCD, 1920x1080@60i and 1280x720@60p HD movies. Available in black, silver, white, and red models with the following kit options: DMC-GF2C 14mm F2.5 Lens Kit and DMC-GF2K 14-42mm Zoom Lens Kit. |
