Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G7

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G7 X MIII versus Panasonic G7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and G7 (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and G7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was unveiled 4 years after the G7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII versus Panasonic G7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X MIII and the G7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and G7 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and G7.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.