Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX78

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.