Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic GF7

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-12 was brought out 4 years prior to the GF7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-12 grades vs the GF7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the GF7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and GF7 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and GF7.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF7 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.