Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Introduced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic GX1
- Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.
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The S1R was announced 5 years after the GX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1R scores versus the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic GX7
S1R | GX7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 64 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic S1R
GX7 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic GX7
S1R | GX7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1R and the GX7.
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Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and GX7 is 54 and 81 respectively.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and GX7.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1R will have an edge in sensor tech.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-01 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020 gr (2.25 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 100 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail cost | $3,698 | $1,000 |