Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung SL30

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung SL30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and SL30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was released 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX7 matches up against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX7 and the SL30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and SL30 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and SL30.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent GX7 will have a benefit in sensor tech.