Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was brought out 7 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1 scores vs the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind in sensor innovation.