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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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 FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FX78 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was brought out 8 years after the FX78 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1R scores vs the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FX78

 S1R FX78 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2011Newer by 98 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic S1R

 FX78 S1R 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX78

 S1R FX78 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R and the FX78.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FX78 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FX78.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer you more detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (360 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
36
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-02-01 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/1400 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 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 Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $3,698 $210