Panasonic GX7 vs Sony FX30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX7 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was brought out 10 years before the FX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX7 grades versus the FX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony FX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX7 and Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX7 vs the FX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and FX30 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and FX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX7 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony FX30 will provide greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older GX7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.