Panasonic GF7 vs Sony a5100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was launched 6 months after the a5100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF7 matches up versus the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GF7 vs the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and a5100.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a5100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.