Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G7 was released 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G7 matches up against the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 versus the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and ZS30 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.