Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic S1

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 16 months before the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS and the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S1 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and S1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind in sensor tech.