Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was announced 22 months later than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF7 grades versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 features physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 and the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and HX50V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX50V will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GF7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.