Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was manufactured 3 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the GF7 grades vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 has outer measurements 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 Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GF7 against the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and HX100V.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GF7 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent GF7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.