Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic GX7

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FX78 was launched 3 years earlier than the GX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FX78 scores against the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 versus the GX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and GX7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX78 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX7 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FX78 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.