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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
IMAGE Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
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SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
Summary
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Lumix DMC-G7 maximum resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Lumix DMC-G7 is equipped with larger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very important advantage of this model as large sensor allows the photographer to shoot photos of the more professional quality. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 offers a wider ISO range of 125-12800 in compare with 160-25600 ISO range of the Lumix DMC-G7. This ISO numbers let the photographer to shoot good quality photos in low light situations. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has image stabilization which will allow the camera owner to shoot sharp photos when he or she has naturally shaky hands.
The Lumix DMC-G7 display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is equipped with a touch screen.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 battery life is better in compare to the Lumix DMC-G7 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 360 photos with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and only 350 with the Lumix DMC-G7. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 weighs 410g which is 421g less than the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.
Taking into account the above differences the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 will become the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon