Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GX7

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very comparable but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was unveiled 4 years before the GX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX75 matches up against the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 features physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FX75 compared to the GX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and GX7 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and GX7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.