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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
92
Overall
78

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony ZV-E10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was launched 8 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX7 grades against the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Sony ZV-E10

 GX7 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Panasonic GX7

 ZV-E10 GX7 
IntroducedJuly 2021November 2013More modern by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Sony ZV-E10

 GX7 ZV-E10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX7 compared to the ZV-E10.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and ZV-E10 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX7
Street photography with Sony ZV-E10
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
81
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
76
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography advice
66
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
81
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Sony ZV-E10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Sony ZV-E10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-07 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 150
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 440 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $699