Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was brought out 2 years after the SZ5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G7 grades vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 versus the SZ5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and SZ5 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and SZ5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G7 will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.