Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and SZ1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 7 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1 scores vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 and the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and SZ1 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and SZ1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger S1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.