Panasonic S1R vs Samsung PL120

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung PL120, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and PL120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was introduced 8 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1R grades against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R features exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1R against the PL120.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and PL120 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and PL120.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will result in more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.