Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic SZ7

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and SZ7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 7 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G7 X MIII scores against the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the SZ7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and SZ7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and SZ7.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X MIII will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII provides a benefit in sensor innovation.