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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was introduced 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1R scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S1R Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2014Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k1037kSharper display (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic S1R

 Galaxy Camera 2 S1R 
Display size4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S1R Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has external 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1R and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and Galaxy Camera 2 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will give more detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
87
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (360 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (400 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
60
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
does not have selfie friendly display
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (400 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 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 format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 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, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,698 $400