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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX150

 S1 WX150 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2012Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kClearer screen (+1639k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic S1

 WX150 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX150

 S1 WX150 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WX150 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Sony WX150
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery pack (380 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
bad battery pack (380 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (133g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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