Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX8

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was launched 3 years later than the GX8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1R scores vs the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R provides outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R vs the GX8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and GX8 is 54 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and GX8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will produce more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an advantage in sensor innovation.