Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and A100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was revealed 8 years after the A100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF7 grades against the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF7 vs the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and A100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF7 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher GF7 should have an edge in sensor technology.