Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LZ40

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was revealed 14 months after the LZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF7 grades vs the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 compared to the LZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and LZ40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.