Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was released 16 months later than the GX7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF7 scores versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 features external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF7 and the GX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GX7 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and GX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent GF7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.