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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic S1

 Galaxy Camera S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
62
lighter than competition (117g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than average (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $269 $450