Panasonic G7 vs Nikon A1000

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Panasonic G7 vs Nikon A1000

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G85
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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Nikon A1000

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

360 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon A1000 advantages over Panasonic G7

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
40 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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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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

Nikon A1000

Panasonic G6

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon A1000 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

Nikon A1000

Panasonic GH4

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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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

Nikon A1000

Olympus E-M1 II

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Panasonic G7

Canon SX740 HS

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$561
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Canon SX740 HS

Nikon A1000

Canon SX740 HS

$477
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$561
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

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Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic G7

Panasonic ZS80

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS80

Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS80

$477
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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