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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Sony RX100 V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony RX100 V

 S1 RX100 V 
RevealedFebruary 2019October 2016More recent by 29 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic S1

 RX100 V S1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100 V

 S1 RX100 V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
66
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 V Sports photography features
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (380 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Travel photography highlights
59
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery (380 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery (380 shots)
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 V Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100 V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
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