Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ3

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was introduced 11 months after the SZ3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX7 matches up against the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX7 against the SZ3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and SZ3 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GX7 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent GX7 provides an advantage in sensor tech.