Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic GF7

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 22 months before the GF7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS grades against the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the GF7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and GF7 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and GF7.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.