Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and G1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was introduced 10 years later than the G1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1R matches up versus the G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R provides exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R against the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and G1 is 54 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and G1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will give you more detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.