Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G7

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was announced 5 years prior to the G7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G10 matches up versus the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 offers external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 against the G7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and G7 is 72 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and G7.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G7 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.