Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and S2 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and S2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was manufactured 7 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1 grades vs the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 offers outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 versus the S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and S2 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and S2.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will show greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.