Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GX85

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic GX85, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was launched 2 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1R grades vs the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R vs the GX85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and GX85 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and GX85.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.