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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Samsung MV800
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung MV800

 S1 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic S1

 MV800 S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung MV800

 S1 MV800 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (121g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
has touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung MV800
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