Panasonic GF6 vs Sony HX7V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF6 and Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GF6 was launched 21 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GF6 scores versus the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 provides external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF6 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GF6 and the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and HX7V is 87 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and HX7V.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF6 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher GF6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.