Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GF1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GF1 scores against the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GF1 versus the SZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and SZ10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and SZ10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.