| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Konica Minolta |
| Model | Lumix DMC-GH1 | Maxxum 7D |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 14 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine HD | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4128 x 2752, 4352 x 2448, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2928 x 1952, 2816 x 2112, 2112 x 2112, 2064 x 1376, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 | 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Extra Fine, Fine, Standard |
| Bit Depth | 8-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Spherical Acute Matte (G-type as standard) |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony A |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 207k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (LVF) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.60x |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync | Auto Fill-in Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync Off |
| Flash Range | 10.50 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Panasonic FL Series (FL220/FL360/FL500) available separately | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Automatically activated with AF lock. Available with AEL button |
| DXO | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 772 | 613 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.6 | 21.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.6 | 11.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 64 | 58 |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | AVCHD or AVI Motion JPEG with Sound | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | AVCHD | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Wire (Optional) |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 80% |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 1.77") | 150 x 106 x 78 mm (5.91 x 4.17 x 3.07") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) | 845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-400 | |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 400 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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