Panasonic GX7 vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony S2100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was introduced 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX7 matches up against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 provides outer dimensions 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX7 vs the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and S2100 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and S2100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher GX7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.