Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Announced November 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GX1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced January 2015
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX7 was manufactured 14 months prior to the SZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX7 grades versus the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic SZ10
GX7 | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic GX7
SZ10 | GX7 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | November 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic SZ10
GX7 | SZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX7 versus the SZ10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and SZ10 is 81 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and SZ10.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GX7 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older GX7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 718 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 200 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $200 |