Panasonic G7 vs Canon 90D

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Panasonic G7 vs Canon 90D

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G7 conclusion.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon 90D in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Canon 90D

Less expensive
$498 vs $1349
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Lighter weight
542g vs 1216g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon 90D advantages over Panasonic G7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
27 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G6

Canon 90D

Panasonic G6

$1099
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$898
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Canon 90D

Panasonic GH4

$1099
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon 80D

Panasonic G7

Canon 80D

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$935
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Canon 90D

Olympus E-M1 II

$1099
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Nikon D7500

Panasonic G7

Nikon D7500

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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