Panasonic GX7 vs Sony TX55

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony TX55, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and TX55 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was revealed 2 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX7 scores vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX7 compared to the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and TX55 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The GX7 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent GX7 provides an advantage in sensor tech.