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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1 Comparison

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Panasonic FZ1000 II

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Panasonic cameras cameras with different body types: Panasonic FZ1000 II, which was introduced in February 2019 is a Large Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor whereas Panasonic S1, which was introduced in February 2019 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP Full frame sensor. There is only 1 months difference between FZ1000 II and S1 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-18
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 808g. 136 x 97 x 132 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Panasonic S1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-01
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50-204800)
  • Leica L Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1021g. 149 x 110 x 97 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Max Elect. Shutter
1/16000s vs 1/8000s faster electronic shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 9.0fps 3 fps faster
Weight
808 g vs 1021 g 213 g lighter


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Viewfinder Magnification
0.78x vs 0.74x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
51.200 vs 12.800 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
225 vs 49 176 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.100k dots vs 1.240k dots 69% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
380 shots vs 350 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Viewfinder Resolution
5760k dot vs 2360k dot 144% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
35.30µm2 vs 5.82µm2 506% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (96.0MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
Illuminated Buttons
Yes vs No Find the buttons easily in dark
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.2" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.240k dots vs 2.100k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 9.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs Yes Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs Yes Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs Yes Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ1000 II has external dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic S1 has external dimensions of 149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82″) and weighs 1021 g (2.25 lb) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1. Panasonic FZ1000 II is 13mm narrower and 13mm shorter than Panasonic S1 but it is also 35mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Panasonic FZ1000 II has a built-in lens but Panasonic S1 doesn't. Once you put a lens on S1, its thickness will increase significantly.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FZ1000 II is significantly lighter (213g ) than the Panasonic S1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on S1, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of S1, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to FZ1000 II.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic S1's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FZ1000 II's 3" screen.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Panasonic S1 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Panasonic S1's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the FZ1000 II and S1 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic S1 has a 7.3x Larger sensor area than Panasonic FZ1000 II. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic S1 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic S1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Sports Photography

GOOD

Panasonic S1 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
400 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
225 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic S1 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
16.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
808g
Body Thickness 132mm
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
1021g
Body Thickness 97mm
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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic S1 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic S1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic S1 scores compare:

Panasonic FZ1000 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #129 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Panasonic S1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #19 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #21 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic S1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic FZ1000 II in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic FZ1000 II. Otherwise, Panasonic S1 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2019-02-18 2019-02-01
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1-inch Full frame
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 847.28mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 204800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 225
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens Focal Range 25-400 mm (16x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-4.0 no lens
Macro Focus Range 3cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3" 3.2"
Resolution 1,240k dots 2,100k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/320s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 9.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 808g 1021g
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm 149 x 110 x 97mm
Battery Life 350 shots 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 95
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3333
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