Panasonic GX7 vs Sony RX100

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony RX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was released 15 months later than the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX7 scores versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX7 vs the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and RX100 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and RX100.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX7 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern GX7 will have a benefit in sensor tech.