Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the ZS70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G7 scores against the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 enjoys outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 versus the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and ZS70 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ZS70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.