Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was released 19 months later than the ZS20 making 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 ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX7 matches up against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 provides exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX7 compared to the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and ZS20 is 81 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and ZS20.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.