Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was manufactured 3 years after the SZ1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G7 matches up against the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 vs the SZ1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and SZ1 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and SZ1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The G7 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger G7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.