Panasonic GX7 vs Sony QX1

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX7 and Sony QX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was released 10 months earlier than the QX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX7 scores vs the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX7 and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX7 against the QX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and QX1 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and QX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older GX7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.