- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX7 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the GX7.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 1550.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony H400 Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GX1
GX1 vs GX7 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GX85
GX7 vs GX85 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | GX7 | H400 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1099.99 | $319.99 |
| Street Price: | $647.99 | $259.95 |
| Date Available: | 2013-09-01 | 2014-03-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
18.8 oz
(532 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
22.2 oz (628 g) |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.8 x
2.1 in. (123 x 71 x 55 mm) |
5.1 x
3.7 x
4.8 in. (130 x 95 x 122 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Sony Super HAD CCD |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns | 1.20 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 70 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 718 | |
| 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) |
5152 x 3864
(19.9 MP,
4:3), 5152 x 2896 (14.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.7 | 0.7 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
| 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) | Sony lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 25 - 1,550mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 4.4 - 277mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 63.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - ?? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 46.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x, 4x | Up to 4x |
| 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 | Contrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / 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 | 0.2-inch 201K-dots |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 921,600 dots | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.39x | |
| 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) | 460,800 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 125 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| 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, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| 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 | High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Party Mode, Sweep Panorama, Sweep Panorama (360) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| 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. | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN=7 (ISO 200, m) / 5 (ISO 100, m) | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | Built-in flash:1/320; External:1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) | MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm Remote Jack | Multi-Terminal (AV/USB) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.47 | |
| 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 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.7 | 0.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.19 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.096 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.31 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.081 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.232s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 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: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, LoiloScope (trial) | |
| 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.) | |
