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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close but the S1 (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was introduced 5 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the S1 matches up versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung NX2000

 S1 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2019November 2013Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1152kClearer screen (+948k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic S1

 NX2000 S1 
Screen sizing3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX2000

 S1 NX2000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 provides physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 compared to the NX2000.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and NX2000 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
84
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021g)
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery (380 per charge)
heavier than others (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (380 shots)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
35
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Samsung NX2000
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-01 2013-11-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 21
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 75
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 3333 908
Other
Battery life 380 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,498 $599