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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was revealed 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1R grades versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1R Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2013More recent by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic S1R

 Galaxy Camera S1R 
Display dimension4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1R Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and Galaxy Camera is 54 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will provide extra detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
86
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
excellent MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent MP (47MP)
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternative name - Wi-Fi
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 47MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $3,698 $450