Canon 1000D vs Panasonic GF7

Let's look more closely at the Canon 1000D and Panasonic GF7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was revealed 7 years earlier than the GF7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1000D grades versus the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1000D and Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1000D vs the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and GF7 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and GF7.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1000D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.