Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX7

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GH3 was released 13 months prior to the GX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GH3 matches up vs the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GH3 against the GX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and GX7 is 66 and 81 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and GX7.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older GH3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.