Panasonic S1 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S1 was launched 12 months earlier than the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 scores against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung DV300F
| S1 | DV300F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic S1
| DV300F | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung DV300F
| S1 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 vs the DV300F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $269 | $200 |