Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic SZ7

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was revealed 10 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF2 grades versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF2 against the SZ7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and SZ7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.