Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was released 8 years after the NX10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1 scores against the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys 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) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and NX10 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and NX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.