Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX1

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1R versus Sony TX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was manufactured 9 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1R scores against the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R and the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and TX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and TX1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1R because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will produce greater detail due to its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.