Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.