Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was announced 6 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX9 matches up versus the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 and the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and NEX-7 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and NEX-7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher GX9 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.