Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 matches up against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 compared to the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and ZS20 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and ZS20.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G7 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G7 will have a benefit in sensor tech.