Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was announced 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX7 matches up vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 features 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 ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX7 versus the ZS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and ZS3 is 81 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and ZS3.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX7 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer GX7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.