Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX9

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was revealed 8 years after the WX9 which is quite a serious difference 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 WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1 matches up versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WX9 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WX9.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.