Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic GX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic GX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and GX1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was launched very close to the GX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P7100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7100 scores versus the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 features outside measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P7100 versus the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and GX1 is 82 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and GX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.