Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was introduced 4 years after the GF7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1X grades against the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the GF7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and GF7 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and GF7.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.