Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was announced 22 months later than the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G6 scores against the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G6 compared to the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and ZS7 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and ZS7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G6 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G6 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G6 provides an advantage in sensor tech.