Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZR3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was unveiled 5 years after the ZR3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GF7 scores vs the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF7 and the ZR3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and ZR3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and ZR3.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.