Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-7

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is relatively similar but the S1 (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was released 7 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1 scores against the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and NEX-7 is 54 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and NEX-7.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S1 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern S1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.