Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L
54 Imaging
74 Features
84 Overall
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69 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The S1 was released 13 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1 scores versus the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung GX-1L
S1 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2006 | More modern by 158 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+1890k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic S1
GX-1L | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung GX-1L
S1 | GX-1L | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got 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) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and GX-1L is 54 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and GX-1L.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Samsung GX-1L |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 30 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3333 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $2,498 | $0 |