Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and SZ8 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was introduced 5 years later than the SZ8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1R matches up against the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R comes with physical 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 SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1R vs the SZ8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and SZ8 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and SZ8.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have a benefit in sensor tech.