Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-7

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX7 and Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was manufactured 24 months after the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX7 matches up versus the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 features 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) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX7 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX7 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and NEX-7 is 81 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer GX7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.