Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was introduced 6 years after the NX20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1R scores against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R provides outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R against the NX20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and NX20 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and NX20.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will show more detail using its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.