Panasonic S1 vs Sony A200

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S1 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was brought out 2 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1 matches up versus the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the A200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and A200.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.