- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 45.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 51,200
Differences
Panasonic G7 advantages over Canon R5 C
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
77 mm
vs
111 mm
Thinner
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Canon R5 C advantages over Panasonic G7
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.39
vs
3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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More telephoto lens reach
105 mm
vs
84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Higher max flash sync
1/250
vs
1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
3 years
vs
10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Higher-res screen
700k
vs
346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
45.0
vs
16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps
vs
8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Review Excerpt
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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
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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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Read our Panasonic G7 Review
The Competition
Compared to Panasonic G6
Panasonic
G7
Panasonic
G6
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Shoot 4K video
-
Faster JPEG shooting
Compared to Panasonic GH4
Panasonic
G7
Panasonic
GH4
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Less expensive
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In-camera panoramas
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Slower slow-motion
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Larger sensor
Compared to Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic
G7
Olympus
E-M1 II
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Canon
R5 C
Olympus
E-M1 II
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon R5
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Less expensive
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In-camera panoramas
Compared to Nikon Z7 II
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Less expensive
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Tilt-swivel screen
