Panasonic S1R vs Sony W320

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1R and Sony W320, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W320 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was launched 9 years later than the W320 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1R matches up against the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want 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") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R vs the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and W320 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.