Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX580

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX580, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FX580 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was released 10 years after the FX580 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1R scores against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R and the FX580.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FX580 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.