Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic SZ7

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was announced 23 months after the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX7 scores vs the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions 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 GX7 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX7 against the SZ7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and SZ7 is 81 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and SZ7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX7 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GX7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.