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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FZ150, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FZ150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was launched 6 years later than the FZ150 and that is a fairly serious 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 FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1R matches up versus the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FZ150

 S1R FZ150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019April 2012Fresher by 83 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic S1R

 FZ150 S1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FZ150

 S1R FZ150 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1R against the FZ150.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FZ150 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and FZ150.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography features
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
60
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count high (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
great battery power (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (528g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (360 shots)
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (528g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FZ150
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-02-01 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
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
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash options 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 528 grams (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 40
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 10.9
DXO Low light score 3525 132
Other
Battery life 360 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $3,698 $499