Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF7

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX580 versus 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 significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was brought out 7 years earlier than the GF7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX580 matches up versus the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX580 and the GF7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and GF7 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and GF7.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX580 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.