Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The S1 was manufactured 6 years after the RX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1 scores against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 comes with external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 vs the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and RX1 is 54 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and RX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.