Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-G5Lumix DMC-G7
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      MSRP$799 (w/14-42mm lens) $1099 (w/14-140mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.05 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      ProcessorVenus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x17124592 x 3448, 3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704, 1824 x 1368
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points2349
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.40x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 40 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to 53 Frames
      Up to 8 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames
      Up to 6 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames
      Up to 2 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.50 m9.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      DxO Low Light ISO618
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score61
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [4 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 29.98 Mbps]
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Mini-USB 8-Pin (USB 2.0) Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro Type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Dimensions120 x 83 x 71 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 2.8")125 x 86 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.39 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 6.2 x 5.3"7.5 x 7.15 x 5.55"
      Package Weight2.43 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Battery Life320 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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