Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS3

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was announced 5 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF7 matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GF7 and the ZS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and ZS3.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GF7 will result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern GF7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.