Panasonic S1 vs Samsung PL200
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
Panasonic S1
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(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
Samsung PL200
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1 grades against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung PL200
| S1 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic S1
| PL200 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung PL200
| S1 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer 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 PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1 against the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| 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) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.60 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 170g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $269 | $0 |