Nikon D7500 vs Panasonic GX8

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon D7500 and Panasonic GX8, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close but the D7500 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The D7500 was revealed 22 months later than the GX8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D7500 matches up versus the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D7500 has got external dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7500 and Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D7500 vs the GX8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and GX8 is 60 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D7500 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D7500 will render more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher D7500 should have an edge in sensor innovation.