Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX700

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX700, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FX700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was manufactured 8 years after the FX700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1R scores versus the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R comes with physical dimensions 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1R compared to the FX700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FX700 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and FX700.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.