Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and DV300F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

The S1R was manufactured 7 years after the DV300F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1R grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung DV300F
S1R | DV300F | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 87 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic S1R
DV300F | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung DV300F
S1R | DV300F | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1R vs the DV300F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and DV300F is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and DV300F.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.10 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, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3525 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail price | $3,698 | $200 |