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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FP8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was announced 9 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1R scores versus the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FP8

 S1R FP8 
LaunchedFebruary 2019July 2009Fresher by 116 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic S1R

 FP8 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP8

 S1R FP8 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R comes with outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R against the FP8.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FP8 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FP8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will render extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S1R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
87
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
60
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-02-01 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.50 m
Flash modes 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 Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $3,698 $300