Canon G7 X vs Panasonic GX7

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon G7 X and Panasonic GX7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and GX7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was launched 11 months after the GX7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 X scores vs the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X features outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X versus the GX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and GX7 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and GX7.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 X featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G7 X will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G7 X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.