Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was manufactured 11 months prior to the ZS100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF7 matches up versus the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 provides external 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) while the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GF7 vs the ZS100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and ZS100 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and ZS100.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GF7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.