Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FS7

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FS7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was revealed 3 years after the FS7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G1 X matches up versus the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X has external measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 X vs the FS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and FS7 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and FS7.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G1 X will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G1 X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.