Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic SZ7

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G100 was brought out 8 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the G100 matches up vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 vs the SZ7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and SZ7 is 81 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.