Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GF7

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic GF7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was brought out 5 years later than the GF7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S5 scores versus the GF7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 features outer dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 against the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and GF7 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and GF7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.