Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was brought out 6 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G7 matches up against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G7 versus the ZS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and ZS1 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and ZS1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G7 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer G7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.