Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic S1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the LX7 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was brought out 22 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX7 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the LX7 against the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and S1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.