Panasonic S1 vs Sony W380

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony W380, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and W380 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and W380 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was revealed 9 years after the W380 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1 matches up vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 comes with physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 vs the W380.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and W380 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and W380.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.