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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively close but the S1 (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was launched 17 months later than the RX10 IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1 matches up versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony RX10 IV

 S1 RX10 IV 
RevealedFebruary 2019September 2017Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kClearer screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic S1

 RX10 IV S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX10 IV

 S1 RX10 IV 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1 vs the RX10 IV.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and RX10 IV is 54 and 52 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,021g)
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony RX10 IV
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (380 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
77
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24MP)
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (1,095 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery (380 per charge)
63
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,021g)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony RX10 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-02-01 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 315
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 1095 grams (2.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $2,498 $1,698