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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony RX100

 S1 RX100 
RevealedFebruary 2019August 2012More recent by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kCrisper display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic S1

 RX100 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100

 S1 RX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Sony RX100
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (380 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Sony RX100
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (380 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
79
lighter than competition in class (240g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (380 shots)
74
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 Vlogging advice
32
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
38
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2012-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
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, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 66
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 3333 390
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Price at release $2,498 $448