Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic SZ7

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic SZ7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and SZ7 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was released 7 years after the SZ7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1R grades vs the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got outside measurements 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R versus the SZ7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and SZ7 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and SZ7.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will show more detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.