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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was released 2 years after the SZ3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the G7 grades against the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic SZ3

 G7 SZ3 
RevealedMay 2015January 2013Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic G7

 SZ3 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ3

 G7 SZ3 

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G7 versus the SZ3.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and SZ3 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and SZ3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The G7 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern G7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography details
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G7
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography highlights
55
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
71
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (350 shots)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-05-19 2013-01-07
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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 250 shots
Battery type 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 One One
Retail price $800 $150