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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S1 was introduced 7 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1 scores vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX70

 S1 WX70 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2012More recent by 86 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic S1

 WX70 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX70

 S1 WX70 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1 versus the WX70.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WX70 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WX70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Sony WX70
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,021g)
36
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-01 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $2,498 $242