Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was released very close to the GX8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G7 matches up against the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 compared to the GX8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and GX8 is 71 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and GX8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX8 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.