Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP8

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FP8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was unveiled 9 years after the FP8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1 grades vs the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 compared to the FP8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FP8 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and FP8.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will resolve extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.