Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FZ40

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FZ40, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FZ40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was introduced 8 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1 scores versus the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 enjoys physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 against the FZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FZ40 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FZ40.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will produce more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.