Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL350

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1 and Samsung TL350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TL350 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TL350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was revealed 9 years after the TL350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1 grades versus the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Samsung TL350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the TL350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TL350 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TL350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.