Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very well matched but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-12 was launched 22 months earlier than the GX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-12 grades against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 against the GX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and GX7 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and GX7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX7 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.