Panasonic S1R vs Samsung TL205

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung TL205, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TL205 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was released 9 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1R grades vs the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R provides external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1R against the TL205.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and TL205 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and TL205.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.