Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX700

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FX700, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FX700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was introduced 8 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1 grades against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1 compared to the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FX700 is 54 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FX700.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.