Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF7

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was introduced 5 years later than the GF7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G100 scores versus the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G100 against the GF7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and GF7 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and GF7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G100 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.