PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs S1 II
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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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.
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.
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
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 iii is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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