Panasonic S1 vs Sigma SD1

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Sigma SD1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was manufactured 8 years after the SD1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1 grades versus the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 versus Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 vs the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and SD1 is 54 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and SD1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.