Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX7 matches up versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX7 against the ZS10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and ZS10 is 81 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GX7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.