Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF7 and Sony HX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was released 2 years after the HX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF7 grades against the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 compared to the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and HX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger GF7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.