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Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 and Sony W370, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and W370 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was launched 9 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1 matches up against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony W370

 S1 W370 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2010More recent by 111 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic S1

 W370 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony W370

 S1 W370 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1 compared to the W370.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and W370 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and W370.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (380 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
low battery life (380 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony W370
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (380 per charge)
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,021 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 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, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $2,498 $230