Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX100

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1 and Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was launched 5 years after the QX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1 scores vs the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has outside dimensions 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 against the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and QX100 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and QX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.