In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | 14-42mm lens | 14-42mm lens |
| Height | 6.7 cm | 7.07 cm |
| Width | 10.8 cm | 12.26 cm |
| Depth | 3.7 cm | 5.46 cm |
| Weight | 225 g | 360 g |
| Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | White | Black | Silver |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
| SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.1 Megapixel | 16.0 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Total Pixels | 13,060,000 pixels | 16,840,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 12,100,000 pixels | 16,000,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
| Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
| PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Image Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
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| LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G II |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 20 cm |
| Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | 75 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | Manual |
| Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
| Filter Size | 52 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Features | Aspherical lens | Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology |
| FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 23 |
| Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View |
| AE/AF Control | Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
| Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition | Yes |
| VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic - LCD |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
| Viewfinder Resolution | - | 2,764,800 pixels |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 1.39x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -4 to +3 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
| Features | - | Tilting, auto eye sensor |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| ISO (Max) | 12800 | 25600 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800 | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 144 | 1728 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Shooting Programs | Monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot | Multiple exposure, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot |
| Special Effects | - | Sepia, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, Black & White Orange filter, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Black & White Green filter, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 120 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/320 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
| Retouch | - | Clear Retouch function |
| DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Format | 920,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
| Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF |
| FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 6.3 | 5 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator | AF illuminator |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
| MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card | - | 16 GB SDHC |
| Image Storage | JPEG 4000 x 3000 JPEG 4000 x 2672 JPEG 4000 x 2248 JPEG 2816 x 2112 JPEG 2816 x 1880 JPEG 2816 x 1584 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 2048 x 1360 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 2992 x 2992 JPEG 2112 x 2112 JPEG 1504 x 1504 JPEG 1440 x 1440 |
4592 x 3448 3232 x 2424 2272 x 1704 MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode 4592 x 3064 3232 x 2160 2272 x 1520 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode 4592 x 2584 3232 x 1824 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode 3424 x 3424 2416 x 2416 1712 x 1712 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
| Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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| Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 940 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 330 shots | Photo shooting - 320 shots (with 20mm lens) Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 14-42mm lens) |
| CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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| Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
| Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control |
| FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 4.3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Resolution Technology, 3D Noise Reduction Technology, digital tele-converter, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Subject Detection technology, Face Recognition, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent D-range Control, 3D photo shooting, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, 24p Cinema Mode, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function |
| OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF5K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, tripod, USB cable |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 Advanced Edition | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
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