Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic 3D1

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic 3D1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and 3D1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was announced 7 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1R grades vs the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R offers outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R and the 3D1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and 3D1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and 3D1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will show greater detail with its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1R should have an edge in sensor technology.