Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ5

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.