Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic GF7

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The 3D1 was launched 4 years before the GF7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 grades against the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and GF7 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and GF7.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 3D1 will be behind in sensor technology.