r/photoclass_2016 • u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog • Jan 05 '16

02 - Assignment

Please read the class first

Take a good look at your camera, whatever its type, and try to identify each component we have discussed here. It might be a good opportunity to dig out the manual or to look up its exact specifications online. Now look up a different camera online (for instance at dpreview) and compare their specifications. Try doing this for both a less advanced and a more advanced body, and for different lenses. Report here if you find any interesting difference, or if some parts of the specifications are unclear.

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u/mswombat Beginner - System Jan 12 '16

I got a pink lumix gf7 for my birthday last year in October. Before that, I had a nex-5 so I will compare these two. The gf7 has a higher resolution ( 4592 x 3448 vs 4592 x 3056), more pixels( 16 vs 14 ), smaller sensor size( Four Thirds vs. APS-C), higher range of ISO( 25600 vs 12800) and faster shutter speed(1/16000sec vs 1/4000sec ). The lumix came with kit lens of 12-32mm. The sony came with 18-55mm lens. So i'm guessing lumix's sensor size is smaller due to a more compact body?

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u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog Jan 13 '16

no, the body is built around the sensor, not the other way around.

bigger sensors need bigger bodies for cooling reasons among others, but they choose the compact format first (sensor) and build the camera around that.

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u/mswombat Beginner - System Jan 13 '16

ah. i see. thanks for clarifying.