Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was manufactured 17 months after the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX7 grades against the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 offers 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) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX7 versus the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and ZS15 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and ZS15.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX7 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer GX7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.