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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 ×
Canon PowerShot G7 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1Canon PowerShot G7
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDMC-L1G7
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146106
Width (mm)8043
Height (mm)8772
Weight (g)530320
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G6
Successor-Canon G9
Image Sensor
Sensor typeN-MOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)7.510
Sensor format4/31/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.938.2
Sensor width (mm)17.37.18
Sensor height (mm)135.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.521.97
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3136 x 1760(5.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3136 x 2080(6.5 mp other)
  • 3136 x 2352(7.4 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.11.6
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1024x768
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountFour Thirds-
LensPanasonic Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT ASPHCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.0035.00 - 210.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 50.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.576
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2950
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Filter thread (mm)72-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3 point TTL Phase Difference Detection9-point TTL w/ face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeEye level Porro Mirror type optical viewfinderReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, *3200; * reduced resolution
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple (256-zone in live view, 49-zone with optical viewfinder), Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)10-
Flash range description10 meters at ISO 100Normal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm - 2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.6 ft
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe for FL360/FL500Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • dmw-rsl1 (optional)
-
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.221.54
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.88-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.11.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.340.54
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.330.55
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.340.23
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.230.07
Startup time (s)1.31.5
Play -> record time (s)0.11.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.57
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-220
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)450-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-2LH or NB-2L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • silkypix developer studio
  • imagebrowser
  • photostitch
  • remote capture
  • zoombrowser ex
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresComes with bundled LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-F3.5 ASPH. lensImage stabilization is sensor shift type.ISO 3,200 only available in "IS0 3200" Scene mode at lower resolution (1600x1200).



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