Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic SZ3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GF7 scores against the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has got exterior 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GF7 against the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and SZ3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GF7 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern GF7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.