Panasonic GF7 vs Sony QX100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was launched 18 months after the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF7 matches up against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 comes with outer dimensions 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 QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF7 versus the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and QX100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX100 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GF7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.