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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar but the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was brought out 12 months before the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G2 matches up against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic ZS7

 G2 ZS7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic G2

 ZS7 G2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS7

 G2 ZS7 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 features external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications 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 G2 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G2 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and ZS7 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The G2 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
65
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
58
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
61
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-12 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $350