Panasonic S1 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung GX-20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was released 11 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1 matches up versus the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 against the GX-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and GX-20 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and GX-20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.