Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH3

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was revealed 2 years after the GH3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF7 scores versus the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF7 against the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and GH3 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and GH3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher GF7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.