Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FX78

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.

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FX78 is 54 and 95 respectively.

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.