Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A7c

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was revealed 7 years prior to the A7c which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX7 grades vs the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 has outside measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX7 compared to the A7c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and A7c is 81 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.