Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic LF1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and LF1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was announced 5 years later than the LF1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1R matches up vs the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R against the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and LF1 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and LF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will provide more detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have an advantage in sensor innovation.