Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was introduced 6 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX9 grades versus the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX9 compared to the ZS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and ZS7 is 82 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and ZS7.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.