FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic GF7

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The S1800 was announced 6 years before the GF7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1800 matches up against the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 and the GF7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and GF7 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and GF7.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1800 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.