Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic SZ7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GH4 was announced 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GH4 grades vs the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GH4 versus the SZ7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and SZ7 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH4 and SZ7.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH4 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH4 will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.