Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very similar but the S1 (Full frame) and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was launched 2 years later than the RX10 III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1 matches up against the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has external dimensions 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 RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and RX10 III is 54 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and RX10 III.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.