Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LS5

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic LS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was revealed 3 years after the LS5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF7 grades against the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GF7 against the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and LS5.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GF7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.