Panasonic GF7 vs Sony ZV-E10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was launched 7 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GF7 matches up vs the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GF7 compared to the ZV-E10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and ZV-E10 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-E10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GF7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.