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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S1 and Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very similar but the S1 (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The S1 was launched 6 months earlier than the A6100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 matches up against the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A6100

 S1 A6100 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic S1

 A6100 S1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A6100

 S1 A6100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2019Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides outside 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 vs the A6100.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A6100 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and A6100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The S1 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Sony A6100
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6100 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
74
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Sony A6100 Travel photography information
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
86
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (380 per charge)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sony A6100
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A6100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced 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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 420 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $2,498 $748