Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax Q7

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was revealed 24 months before the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF3 grades against the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 features outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 compared to the Q7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and Q7 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and Q7.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GF3 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older GF3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.