Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic G7

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was launched 6 years prior to the G7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FX75 matches up vs the G7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 and the G7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and G7 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and G7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX75 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G7 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.