Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was announced 4 years after the NX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1R scores against the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R enjoys physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1R and the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and NX1 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and NX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.