Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100 III, one is 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 III (20MP) is very similar but the S1 (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was released 4 years after the RX100 III which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1 grades vs the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1 compared to the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and RX100 III is 54 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.