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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was released 5 months later than the SZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 matches up versus the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic SZ10

 G7 SZ10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic G7

 SZ10 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ10

 G7 SZ10 
ReleasedMay 2015January 2015Same age
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 against the SZ10.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and SZ10 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and SZ10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The G7 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography info
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
71
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G7
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
72
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-05-19 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $800 $200