Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R7 versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The R7 was released 8 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R7 scores versus the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Canon R7 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R7 enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R7 against the GX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GX7 is 64 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and GX7.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R7 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer R7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.