Canon 7D vs Panasonic S1

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 7D vs Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and S1 (12MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 7D was introduced 14 months prior to the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7D scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D features external dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon 7D vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 7D versus the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and S1 is 56 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and S1.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 7D will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.