Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6100

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was brought out 5 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF7 scores against the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF7 vs the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and A6100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6100 will give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GF7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.