Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic XS1

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was introduced 2 years after the XS1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF7 grades versus the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF7 against the XS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and XS1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GF7 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent GF7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.