The Panasonic S1 (S1R) is a full-frame mirrorless camera but how does the relatively new model compare with the ever-popular Panasonic Lumix G9 Micro Four Thirds camera?  This is what David Thorpe is finding out in his latest video review, along with sharing his general thoughts on the performance of the S1. 

"The S1 and the G9 Panasonics are a truly unique digital double act. How do the Full Frame S1 and Micro Four Thirds G9 stand up against one another? Is bigger better? Or is nimbler nicer?" Asks David Thorpe. 

To summarise, David says the S1 is very similar to the G9 but has some well thought out improvements but if you're looking for a camera with the best technology possibly built-in, whether you can use it or not, the S1 is the way to go. Whereas the G9 is for the pragmatic photographer who is willing to ditch superfluous image quality in return for portability. Simply put, David says you're more likely to capture good images with the G9 because you're more likely to reach for it due to its overall size/weight. 

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David has already reviewed the Lumix G9 in full so do have a look at that for is full thoughts on the Micro Four Thirds Camera and we've shared a comparison table below, along with sample images, from the G9 and S1 R (we'll add sample images from the S1 when we've put the camera to the test). 

Panasonic Lumix G9 Sample Photos

Panasonic LUMIX S1R Sample Photos