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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FP1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was manufactured 9 years after the FP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1R grades versus the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FP1

 S1R FP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2010More modern by 111 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic S1R

 FP1 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP1

 S1R FP1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R offers physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R compared to the FP1.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FP1 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and FP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will give more detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1R will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
87
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (360 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,020 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (360 shots)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,020 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Retail price $3,698 $153