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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2019
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was launched 12 years after the GX-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1R grades vs the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung GX-10

 S1R GX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2019September 2006Newer by 151 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k210kClearer screen (+1890k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic S1R

 GX-10 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung GX-10

 S1R GX-10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R features outside measurements 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 GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S1R versus the GX-10.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and GX-10 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and GX-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
86
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
high MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography info
Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
60
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
high MP (47MP)
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSamsung GX-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Samsung GX-10
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-02-01 2006-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
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, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 1020g (2.25 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $3,698 $850