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Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1 and Sony QX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was launched 5 years after the QX10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 matches up against the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony QX10

 S1 QX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2019September 2013More modern by 66 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kClearer screen (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic S1

 QX10 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony QX10

 S1 QX10 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 and Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 against the QX10.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and QX10 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and QX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Sony QX10
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2019-02-01 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" -
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $2,498 $250