Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS Rebel SL1Lumix DMC-GF7
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM$599 / £429 (with 12-32mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      ProcessorDIGIC 5Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4804:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 3:2 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3224, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 shots in blue/amber and magenta/green axes
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      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, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.8 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      flash off
      Flash Range9.40 m4.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 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 Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      DxO Low Light ISO843
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control RC-6 via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Dimensions117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72")107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.4 x 3.8"
      Package Weight1.7 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Battery PackLP-E12
      Battery Life380 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Self Timer 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10 2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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