Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS35

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was released 14 months later than the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF7 scores versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GF7 and the ZS35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and ZS35.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GF7 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent GF7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.