Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was introduced 2 years after the ZS20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF7 matches up vs the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GF7 against the ZS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GF7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.