Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- Later Model is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic S1
GF7 | S1 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GF7
S1 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic S1
GF7 | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-01 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $308 | $269 |