Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-7

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GX1 and Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was announced 3 months after the NEX-7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX1 grades versus the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and NEX-7 is 87 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.