Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was brought out 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF7 matches up versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 compared to the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and HX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF7 will render greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent GF7 provides an edge in sensor technology.