Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was announced 6 months later than the GF7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ300 grades vs the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 versus the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and GF7 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and GF7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.