Panasonic G7 vs Sony TX20

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G7 vs Sony TX20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and TX20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was introduced 3 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G7 scores versus the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 and the TX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and TX20 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G7 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger G7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.