Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZS8 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was announced 7 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1R grades vs the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R versus the ZS8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and ZS8 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and ZS8.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.