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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was revealed 6 years after the ZS7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 scores versus the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic ZS7

 G9 ZS7 
IntroducedNovember 2017July 2011Newer by 77 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic G9

 ZS7 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS7

 G9 ZS7 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 vs the ZS7.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and ZS7 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and ZS7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
76
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-11-08 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 release $1,500 $350