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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was released 9 years after the TX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1 matches up versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony TX1

 S1 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2009More modern by 116 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic S1

 TX1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX1

 S1 TX1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has physical measurements 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the TX1.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography information
Sony TX1 Street photography information
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
59
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (380 CIPA)
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony TX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-02-01 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $2,498 $350