Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic SZ7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G10 was brought out 17 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G10 grades against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G10 versus the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and SZ7 is 72 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and SZ7.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older G10 will be behind in sensor innovation.