Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic LZ20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was manufactured 2 years later than the LZ20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF7 grades vs the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 provides external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 compared to the LZ20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and LZ20 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GF7 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer GF7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.