Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6300

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was released 3 years before the A6300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX7 matches up against the A6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 has got outside 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) and the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony A6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX7 vs the A6300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and A6300 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and A6300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6300 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GX7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.