Panasonic S1 vs Sony W570

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S1 and Sony W570, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and W570 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was brought out 8 years later than the W570 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1 matches up vs the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 and Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the W570.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and W570 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.