Panasonic GX8 vs Sony NEX-7

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX8 and Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very well matched but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was revealed 3 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX8 scores against the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX8 against the NEX-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and NEX-7 is 74 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and NEX-7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX8 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger GX8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.