Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was manufactured 3 years later than the S2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF7 scores against the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GF7 against the S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and S2.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GF7 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger GF7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.