Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was announced 5 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1R matches up against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R comes with 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 NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1R vs the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and NX1100 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and NX1100.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1R will have an edge in sensor innovation.