Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX48

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FX48, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FX48 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was unveiled 10 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1 matches up versus the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 compared to the FX48.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FX48 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and FX48.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.