Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FP3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S1R was released 9 years after the FP3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1R scores against the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1R vs the FP3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FP3 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FP3.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail as a result of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.