Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 2 months later than the GX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the GX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and GX7 is 60 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and GX7.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging.