Panasonic GX7 vs Sony W830

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony W830, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was manufactured 2 months prior to the W830 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX7 matches up versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 comes with exterior measurements 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX7 compared to the W830.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and W830 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and W830.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W830 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.