Canon EOS 70D vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 70DLumix DMC-GX7
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 60D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 80D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      MSRP£1079.99 / $1199 / €1099 body only. £1199.99 / $1340 / €1249 with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. £1399.99 $1549 / €1499 with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM$999 (body only), $1099 (with 14-42 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.5 x 15 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x4804592 x 3064, 4592 x 3064, 4592 x 2584, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1712 x 1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 exposures in blue/amber or magneta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points1923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points190
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT color LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage98%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Auto
      Auto & Red-eye reduction
      Fill-in flash
      Slow sync
      Slow sync w/red-eye reduction
      off
      Flash Range12.00 m7.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/320 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      DxO Low Light ISO926718
      DxO Color Depth22.522.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.612.2
      DxO Overall Score6870
      Video Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)
      Environmental Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Dimensions139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09")123 x 71 x 55 mm (4.83 x 2.78 x 2.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.3 x 5.9"7.5 x 6.5 x 5"
      Package Weight3.45 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Battery PackLP-E6
      Battery Life920 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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