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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FP1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was released 9 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1 grades versus the FP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FP1

 S1 FP1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2010More recent by 111 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic S1

 FP1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP1

 S1 FP1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 and the FP1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and FP1 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and FP1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery life (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery life (380 per charge)
heavier than others (1,021g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151g)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (380 CIPA)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (1,021g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,498 $153