Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was announced 5 years prior to the GX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF1 scores versus the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GF1 versus the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and GX7 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and GX7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX7 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.