Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP2

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FP2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was unveiled 9 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1R matches up versus the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1R compared to the FP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FP2 is 54 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FP2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.