Panasonic S1R vs Sony W230

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic S1R and Sony W230, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W230 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was revealed 10 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1R grades against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R offers outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1R versus the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and W230 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and W230.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will render extra detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1R provides a benefit in sensor technology.