Leica X1 vs Panasonic GF7

Here, we are analyzing the Leica X1 vs Panasonic GF7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The X1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the GF7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1 scores versus the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X1 vs the GF7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and GF7 is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and GF7.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.