Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VI
Portability
54 Imaging
74 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
74 Features
84 Overall
78
Portability
88 Imaging
53 Features
75 Overall
61
88 Imaging
53 Features
75 Overall
61
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced February 2019
Sony RX100 VI
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Below is a extended review of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the S1 (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.
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Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1 scores vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony RX100 VI
| S1 | RX100 VI | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2019 |  | June 2018 | More recent by 9 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1229k | Sharper screen (+871k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Panasonic S1
| RX100 VI | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX100 VI
| S1 | RX100 VI | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1 vs the RX100 VI.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and RX100 VI is 54 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and RX100 VI.
Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography features
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021g)
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
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Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (380 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography features
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery (380 shots)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery (380 CIPA)
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging factors
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-02-01 | 2018-06-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
| Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| 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 | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.90 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 | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 | 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 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) | 301 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Retail price | $2,498 | $1,198 |