Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was launched 2 years later than the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1 matches up against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony RX100 V
S1 | RX100 V | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | October 2016 | More recent by 29 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+871k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic S1
RX100 V | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100 V
S1 | RX100 V | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 vs the RX100 V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and RX100 V is 54 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and RX100 V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 95 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.2 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 3333 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 220 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $2,498 | $998 |