Panasonic G7 vs Sony FX30

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G7 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The G7 was manufactured 8 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the G7 matches up vs the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Sony FX30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 enjoys external dimensions 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 Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G7 versus Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 vs the FX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and FX30 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and FX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony FX30 will offer extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older G7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.