Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S1 was manufactured 7 months prior to the MV800 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1 grades vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung MV800
S1 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic S1
MV800 | S1 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung MV800
S1 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 compared to the MV800.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and MV800.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung MV800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Micro SD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $269 | $499 |