Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GF2 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GF2 matches up against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF2 compared to the SZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.