Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX7

The following is a thorough review of the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Epson and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the GX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R-D1 matches up against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1 compared to the GX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and GX7 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and GX7.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will produce extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.