Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.