Panasonic S1R vs Samsung ST100

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung ST100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ST100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was unveiled 9 years after the ST100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1R grades against the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R offers outside dimensions 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 ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1R compared to the ST100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and ST100 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and ST100.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail having an extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.