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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and S1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was unveiled 8 years after the S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S1

 S1 S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2011Newer by 99 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S1

 S1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S1

 S1 S1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 features external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and S1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,021 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,021g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $2,498 $269