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PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs S1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Vlogging View PowerShot G7X Mark II
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Lumix S1 II Lumix S1 II (2025) Starting from £2200 new Best for Hybrid & Video View S1 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.

Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)

  • Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
  • Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
  • Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price

S1 II (2025)

  • Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
  • Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
  • Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
  • L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II

Quick take: The s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)S1 II (2025)
Price £350 £2,200
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 24.2MP
Video 1080p/60p 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face detection Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation Optical IS (lens) 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate 8fps 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)
Battery Life ~265 shots (CIPA) ~400 shots (CIPA)
Weight 319g (with battery and card) 680g (body only)
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×
Screen 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIS1 II
Travel
9.0
7.5
Casual
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
9.5
Street
7.5
7.0
Portrait
7.5
9.0
Landscape
6.0
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
8.0
Wildlife
7.5

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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