Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX7V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GF3 was released very close to the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GF3 grades against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GF3 and the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and HX7V.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX7V will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.