Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic SZ7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The G9 was unveiled 5 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 matches up versus the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic SZ7
G9 | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 71 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic G9
SZ7 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic SZ7
G9 | SZ7 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 provides physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 compared to the SZ7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and SZ7 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and SZ7.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-11-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 658 grams (1.45 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $1,500 | $199 |