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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 S1 FP7 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2011Fresher by 99 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 FP7 S1 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 S1 FP7 
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and FP7 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 terrible battery (380 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
59
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 terrible battery (380 per charge)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
 better than average battery pack (240 shots)
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (147g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery (380 per charge)
41
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (240 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
29
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash modes 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 reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $2,498 $227