Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was brought out 3 years before the RX100 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S1 grades vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and RX100 II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.