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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was manufactured 7 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1 grades versus the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony TX10

 S1 TX10 
RevealedFebruary 2019August 2011Fresher by 91 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic S1

 TX10 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX10

 S1 TX10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 vs the TX10.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TX10 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and TX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (380 shots)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (380 shots)
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,498 $309