Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic S2

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic S2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was revealed 3 years after the S2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G7 grades vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 compared to the S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and S2 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and S2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G7 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer G7 should have an edge in sensor technology.