Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ7

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic SZ7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and SZ7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S1 was manufactured 7 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1 matches up vs the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and SZ7 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and SZ7.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.