Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was brought out 20 months prior to the RX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 grades vs the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 compared to the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and RX100.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind in sensor technology.