Panasonic GF7 vs Sony WX1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was launched 5 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GF7 grades against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 versus the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GF7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.