Panasonic G7 vs Sony WX350

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G7 and Sony WX350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and WX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was manufactured 16 months later than the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the G7 grades vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider 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") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G7 and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 versus the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and WX350 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and WX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX350 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.