Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic GF7

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was released 7 months earlier than the GF7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ1000 grades vs the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 against the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and GF7 is 55 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and GF7.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.