Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX200V

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was introduced 7 years after the TX200V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1 matches up versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and TX200V is 54 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and TX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.