Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic S2

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was launched 2 months later than the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX1 grades versus the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX1 compared to the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and S2 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and S2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.