Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF7 matches up versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GF7 against the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and HX30V.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX30V will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent GF7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.