Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic S3

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX7 was revealed 2 years after the S3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX7 matches up against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 has got external measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX7 compared to the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and S3 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and S3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GX7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.