Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ100

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FZ100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was launched 8 years after the FZ100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S1R matches up vs the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R provides exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1R against the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FZ100 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FZ100.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.