Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic SZ8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and SZ8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was revealed 5 years after the SZ8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1 grades against the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 comes with outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 and the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and SZ8 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and SZ8.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.