Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic SZ7

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic SZ7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GF6 was released 16 months later than the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF6 matches up versus the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF6 against the SZ7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and SZ7 is 87 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and SZ7.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent GF6 provides a benefit in sensor technology.