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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Samsung GX-1L
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 S1 GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2006More modern by 158 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k210kCrisper screen (+1890k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic S1

 GX-1L S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung GX-1L

 S1 GX-1L 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (380 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
low battery (380 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery (380 CIPA)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung GX-1L
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