Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FX90

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FX90 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was revealed 7 years later than the FX90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1R scores vs the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R features outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1R against the FX90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FX90 is 54 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and FX90.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S1R should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.