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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was introduced 8 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1 grades vs the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung NX100

 S1 NX100 
LaunchedFebruary 2019September 2010Fresher by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kClearer screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Panasonic S1

 NX100 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX100

 S1 NX100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the NX100.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and NX100 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and NX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
84
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
76
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery life (380 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
66
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (380 shots)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,021g)
31
has image stabilization
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Samsung NX100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2010-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens support Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/180 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 62
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 10.7
DXO Low light rating 3333 563
Other
Battery life 380 photos 420 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots Two 1
Launch pricing $2,498 $386