Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 scores against the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 vs the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind in sensor tech.