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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the S1 (Full frame) and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was released 6 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1 scores against the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung NX210

 S1 NX210 
LaunchedFebruary 2019August 2012Fresher by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kCrisper display (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic S1

 NX210 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX210

 S1 NX210 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer measurements 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 NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 versus the NX210.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and NX210 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and NX210.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021g)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (380 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery life (380 per charge)
heavier than average (1,021g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (380 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,021g)
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Samsung NX210
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-01 2012-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Total lenses 30 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Highest 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 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 71
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 3333 719
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $2,498 $625