Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very well matched but the G7 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was announced 17 months later than the SZ8 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G7 matches up versus the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G7 and the SZ8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and SZ8 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and SZ8.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G7 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more modern G7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.