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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the S1 (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was brought out 7 months after the RX100 VA and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1 scores versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 S1 RX100 VA 
IntroducedFebruary 2019July 2018Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 RX100 VA S1 
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 S1 RX100 VA 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 provides outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the RX100 VA.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and RX100 VA is 54 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and RX100 VA.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
85
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
66
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Sony RX100 VA Street photography details
70
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
86
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low battery power (380 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
70
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 low battery power (380 CIPA)
 heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
76
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 decent MP (20MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography features
81
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 low battery power (380 per charge)
66
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging factors
32
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
81
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100 VA
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2018-07-13
Physical type 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 dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 225 315
Lens
Lens mount 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 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
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, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $2,498 $998