Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic GX7 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S1 has external dimensions of 133 x 91 x 110 mm (5.24 x 3.58 x 4.33″) and weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic GX7 has external dimensions of 123 x 71 x 55 mm (4.83 x 2.78 x 2.15″) and weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the Panasonic GX7. Panasonic GX7 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 55mm thinner than Fujifilm S1. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm S1 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GX7 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GX7, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic GX7.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic GX7.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic GX7 is significantly lighter (278g ) than the Fujifilm S1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GX7, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the S1 has a big advantage over the GX7 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic GX7's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Panasonic GX7 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.