Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic SZ7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was released 2 months after the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX1 grades versus the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX1 compared to the SZ7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and SZ7 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and SZ7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.