Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and HZ10W (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S1 was launched 9 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 matches up vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys physical 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 HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HZ10W is 54 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer S1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.