Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF2

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very close but the 7000 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 7000 was announced 3 years earlier than the GF2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7000 scores vs the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 7000 and the GF2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and GF2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and GF2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The 7000 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.