Canon S100 vs Panasonic GX1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon S100 versus Panasonic GX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and GX1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was introduced within a month of the GX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the S100 matches up versus the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 has outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 versus Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S100 versus the GX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and GX1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and GX1.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX1 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.