Panasonic GF7 vs Sony W570

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF7 and Sony W570, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and W570 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was unveiled 4 years after the W570 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF7 grades vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 features external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GF7 versus the W570.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and W570.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GF7 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger GF7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.