- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH1 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the GH1.
- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Canon 7D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the 7D.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 7D webpage |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Panasonic GH2
GH1 vs GH2 |
Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II |
General | ||
Model Number: | GH1 | 7D |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1499.95 | $1699.00 |
Street Price: | $1,315.22 | $1,499.00 |
Date Available: | 2009-06-15 | 2009-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
32.8 oz
(930 g)
includes batteries |
51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.5 x
1.8 in. (124 x 90 x 45 mm) |
5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in. (148 x 111 x 74 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 18.0 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.98 microns | 4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 66 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.6 | 22.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | 11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 772 | 854 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4128 x 2752 (11.4 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2928 x 1952 (5.7 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2064 x 1376 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | 8.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24/25)
1280x720 (60/50/30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG | .MOV (H.264) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | Panasonic 14-140mm f/4-5.8 ASPH Lumix G VARIO HD MEGA O.I.S | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 280mm | 45 - 216mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 140mm | 28 - 135mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 3.80x |
Aperture Range: | f/4.0 - 22 (wide) / f.5.8 - 22 (tele) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 62.0mm | 72.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area | Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.44M dots, 100%, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | 1.00x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISO | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Sunset, Party, Baby 1,2, Pet | Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264), MJPEG | .MOV (H.264) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): | 2.5mm stereo mic jack, remote socket, DC input, mini HDMI | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 | <0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.66 | <0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | 22 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 | 8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 22 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.9 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.34 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.32 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.10 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.202 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.118 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.66 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.084 seconds | 0.061 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View lag: Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986s Full Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1.103s Prefocused = 0.202s | |
Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.3 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PhotofunStudio 3.1 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver | Canon Solutions Disc version 21.0 (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility, WFT Utility, Original Data Security Tool |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Basically a G1 with HD movie recording added. | 8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. |