Panasonic S1 vs Sony A100

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic S1 and Sony A100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A100 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and A100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was revealed 12 years after the A100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 matches up vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features outer 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) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1 against the A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A100 is 54 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and A100.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.