Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX30

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was revealed 7 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1R matches up against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R has external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1R against the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and WX30 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and WX30.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail because of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have a benefit in sensor tech.