Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly similar but the S1 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 5 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 scores against the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 features outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the Galaxy NX.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and Galaxy NX is 54 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.