Clicky

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FX78 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The S1 was brought out 8 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1 matches up vs the FX78 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 S1 FX78 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2011Fresher by 98 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 FX78 S1 
Display sizing3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 S1 FX78 
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 and the FX78.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FX78 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FX78.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/320s)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Street Comparison
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Street photography factors
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than average (1,021 grams)
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Sports Comparison
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low battery power (380 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Travel Comparison
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
59
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 low battery power (380 CIPA)
 heavier than average (1,021g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
56
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 low battery power (380 per charge)
36
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
32
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (1,021g)
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	

		

			
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1400 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options 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, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Price at release $2,498 $210