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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX850 scores versus the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic ZS7

 GX850 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2011More modern by 67 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic GX850

 ZS7 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic ZS7

 GX850 ZS7 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX850 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and ZS7.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX850 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX850 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GX850 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
52
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
79
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (210 shots)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (210 per charge)
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $548 $350