Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was released 4 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX7 scores against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX7 compared to the ZS70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and ZS70 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.