Panasonic S1 vs Sony A3000

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S1 and Sony A3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very close but the S1 (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was introduced 5 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1 matches up versus the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1 compared to the A3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and A3000 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and A3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.