Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FP7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was brought out 8 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1 matches up vs the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the FP7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and FP7 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FP7.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer S1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.