Panasonic G7 vs Sony RX10 III

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic G7 versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G7 (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was manufactured 10 months before the RX10 III which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G7 scores versus the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 versus the RX10 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and RX10 III is 71 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and RX10 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 III will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged G7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.