Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was unveiled 4 years after the S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF7 matches up vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF7 vs the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GF7 should have an edge in sensor tech.