Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.