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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1R and Samsung GX-20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was announced 11 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly big difference 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 GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1R grades versus the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung GX-20

 S1R GX-20 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2008Newer by 135 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic S1R

 GX-20 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung GX-20

 S1R GX-20 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S1R vs the GX-20.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and GX-20 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will render more detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S1R provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
87
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (47 megapixels)
low battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 shots)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Samsung GX-20
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-02-01 2008-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 68
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 11.2
DXO Low light score 3525 714
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $3,698 $850