Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX500

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R and Samsung NX500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was released 4 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1R grades vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R has physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1R vs the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and NX500 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and NX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will result in more detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.