Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX150, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S1 was introduced 7 years after the WX150 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1 scores against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX150
S1 | WX150 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | February 2012 | Newer by 85 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 461k | Clearer screen (+1639k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic S1
WX150 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX150
S1 | WX150 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 comes with outside 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the WX150.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WX150 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WX150.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | 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 Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $2,498 | $300 |