Panasonic GF7 vs Sony RX100

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was revealed 2 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GF7 scores versus the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 and the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and RX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.