Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GX7Lumix DMC-GX850
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      MSRP$999 (body only), $1099 (with 14-42 lens)$549 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4592 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, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 exposures in blue/amber or magneta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      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-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-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyLCDTFT LCD
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto & Red-eye reduction
      Fill-in flash
      Slow sync
      Slow sync w/red-eye reduction
      off
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 2004.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/320 sec1/50 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      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, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      DxO Low Light ISO718586
      DxO Color Depth22.623.2
      DxO Dynamic Range12.213.3
      DxO Overall Score7073
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Dimensions123 x 71 x 55 mm (4.83 x 2.78 x 2.15")107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 6.5 x 5"6.65 x 5.6 x 4.15"
      Package Weight1.475 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Battery PackDMW-BLH7
      Battery Life350 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots 2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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