Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LX7

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic LX7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and LX7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was introduced 6 years later than the LX7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1R scores vs the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R features outer 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) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R against the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and LX7 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and LX7.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will result in extra detail using its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S1R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.