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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic SZ5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF7 scores versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic SZ5

 GF7 SZ5 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2012More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic GF7

 SZ5 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic SZ5

 GF7 SZ5 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF7 vs the SZ5.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and SZ5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and SZ5.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger GF7 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
70
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-01 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $308 $195