Panasonic GF7 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GF7 was announced 18 months later than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF7 matches up against the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF7 vs the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and QX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX10 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent GF7 will have an edge in sensor technology.