Panasonic S1 vs Sony W810

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony W810, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S1 (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was introduced 5 years later than the W810 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1 scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 versus Sony W810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and W810 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and W810.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.