Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G7

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G7 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was manufactured 5 years after the G7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G100 grades vs the G7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G100 compared to the G7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and G7 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and G7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic G100 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.