Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX100V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was revealed 8 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1 matches up versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 and the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and TX100V is 54 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TX100V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.