PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Lumix S1
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports |
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