Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ2500

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FZ2500 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was released 2 years later than the FZ2500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1R grades versus the FZ2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R compared to the FZ2500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FZ2500 is 54 and 53 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and FZ2500.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S1R should have a benefit in sensor technology.