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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GX1
GX1 vs GX7 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GX85
GX7 vs GX85 |
Canon 77D
T6s vs 77D |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | GX7 | T6s |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | 760D | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1099.99 | $1199.00 |
| Street Price: | $647.99 | $619.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-09-01 | 2015-06-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
18.8 oz
(532 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
36.9 oz
(1,047 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.8 x
2.1 in. (123 x 71 x 55 mm) |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.1 in. (132 x 101 x 78 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns | 3.72 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 70 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 718 | 915 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.7 | 4.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses) | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 29 - 216mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 18 - 135mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 7.05x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 46.0mm | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x, 4x | 3-10x available during movie recording only |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist | OVF: Phase-detect using 19-point all cross-type AF sensor; Live View uses Hybrid CMOS AF III hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 2.76M-dot eq. field-sequential RGB, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 921,600 dots | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.51x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.39x | 0.82x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 125 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 7,560 pixel RGB+IR sensor divided into 63 segments; Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (6%), Spot (3.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy POP, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sun Shine | Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control mode) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds | 10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | No |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. | E-TTL II Auto, Manual; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN=7 (ISO 200, m) / 5 (ISO 100, m) | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | Built-in flash:1/320; External:1/250 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | UHS-I compliant |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi | Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm Remote Jack | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.47 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.7 | 4.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | 4.8 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | 6 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.1 | 4.8 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.19 seconds | 0.09 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.074 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.096 seconds | 0.105 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.31 seconds | 0.36 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.081 seconds | 0.074 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.232s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 180 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary LP-E17 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, LoiloScope (trial) | EOS Digital Solutions Disc |
| OS Compatibility: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows XP/Vista/7/8; SILKYPIX: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4-10.8 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Tiling EVF, Tilting Touchscreen LCD, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization(!), Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and NFC, Built-in Flash. Available in silver in the USA. (Black also available in some markets.) | New 24.2MP APS-C CMOS image sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, 19-point all cross-type AF for OVF, Hybrid CMOS III AF for Live View, built-in Wi-Fi with active NFC, top panel LCD, second command dial, HDR movies, Live View burst shooting and more! |
