Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was unveiled 9 years after the S2000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1 grades vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features exterior 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and S2000 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and S2000.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will result in more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.