Panasonic GH1 vs Sony NEX-7

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH1 vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The GH1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GH1 matches up vs the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH1 vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GH1 against the NEX-7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and NEX-7 is 81 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and NEX-7.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will give greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.