Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX75

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FX75 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was announced 8 years after the FX75 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1 grades versus the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 offers outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S1 and the FX75.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FX75 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and FX75.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.