Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was released 2 years later than the LZ30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF7 grades vs the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 and the LZ30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and LZ30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The GF7 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher GF7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.