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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
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Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FX48 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was unveiled 10 years after the FX48 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1R matches up against the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FX48

 S1R FX48 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2009Newer by 122 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic S1R

 FX48 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX48

 S1R FX48 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has got external 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R vs the FX48.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FX48 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and FX48.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S1R provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
27
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
60
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count great (47MP)
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-02-01 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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 reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 1020g (2.25 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $3,698 $325