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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Released February 2019
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was introduced 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2012Newer by 79 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k0kCrisper display (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic S1

 Galaxy Camera 4G S1 
Display size4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 54 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
84
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery (380 per charge)
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 -
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs -
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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $2,498 $550