Panasonic G7 vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic G7 and Pentax RZ10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was unveiled 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G7 matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Panasonic G7 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 and the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and RZ10 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and RZ10.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G7 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer G7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.