Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic S1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and S1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was launched within a month of the S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and S1 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and S1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.