Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX30

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was revealed 7 years after the WX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1 grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WX30 is 54 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.