Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GF3 was manufactured within a month of the ZS7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF3 scores against the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 compared to the ZS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF3 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.