Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G2 grades vs the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G2 against the GX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and GX7 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and GX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX7 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.