Nikon D100 vs Panasonic GX7

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D100 and Panasonic GX7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The D100 was revealed 12 years prior to the GX7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the D100 grades versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are available at Nikon D100 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D100 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D100 compared to the GX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and GX7 is 58 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and GX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older D100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.