Panasonic GF7 vs Sony WX300

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was unveiled 24 months later than the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GF7 grades versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 and the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and WX300.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF7 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX300 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger GF7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.