Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FZ300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FZ300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was introduced 3 years later than the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1 matches up against the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the FZ300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FZ300 is 54 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and FZ300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will render greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.