Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GF1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GF1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was introduced 9 years after the GF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1R scores versus the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R features outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1R and the GF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and GF1 is 54 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and GF1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will give more detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.