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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was revealed 5 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S1 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2014Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic S1

 Galaxy Camera 2 S1 
Screen sizing4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will render extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (380 shots)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery power (380 shots)
52
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-02-01 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 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, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $2,498 $400