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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF8
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was revealed at a similar time to the ZS45 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF7 grades vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic ZS45

 GF7 ZS45 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic GF7

 ZS45 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic ZS45

 GF7 ZS45 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2015Same generation
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GF7 vs the ZS45.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF7 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
70
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors (249g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
47
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-01 2015-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266g (0.59 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $308 $300