Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX30

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony QX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the S1 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was unveiled 4 years after the QX30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 scores versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 against the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and QX30 is 54 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and QX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.