Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ35

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ35, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FZ35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was introduced 8 years after the FZ35 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1R matches up against the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions 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 FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1R and the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FZ35 is 54 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and FZ35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver more detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.