Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S1 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S1 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic S1
Galaxy Camera 2 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S1 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 400 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $269 | $400 |