Canon G7 X vs Panasonic GX8

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G7 X and Panasonic GX8, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 X (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was announced 10 months before the GX8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G7 X scores versus the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X and Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X versus the GX8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and GX8 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and GX8.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G7 X has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The older G7 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.