Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic SZ8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was launched 14 months after the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GF7 grades versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF7 and the SZ8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and SZ8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF7 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer GF7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.