Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very close but the S1 (Full frame) and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was revealed 6 years later than the RX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1 matches up against the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the RX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and RX100 is 54 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and RX100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S1 will have an edge in sensor tech.