Panasonic G7 vs Sony W710

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G7 versus Sony W710, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G7 was revealed 2 years after the W710 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G7 matches up vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 has got outside dimensions 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G7 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 compared to the W710.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and W710 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and W710.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The G7 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer G7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.