Panasonic S1 vs Samsung PL200

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung PL200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and PL200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 8 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1 grades versus the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and PL200 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and PL200.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.