Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G85 was introduced 5 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G85 grades versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G85 compared to the ZS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and ZS7 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G85 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G85 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent G85 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.