Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6100

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.