Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic S1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and S1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and S1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was launched 3 years later than the S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ1000 grades against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 features outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic S1 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 have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and S1 is 55 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and S1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.