Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF7

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was announced 5 years earlier than the GF7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX700 matches up versus the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX700 vs the GF7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and GF7.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX700 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF7 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind in sensor innovation.