Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF7

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was announced 5 years earlier than the GF7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G2 matches up against the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 features external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G2 versus the GF7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GF7 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and GF7.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic GF7 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.