Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was revealed 18 months after the TX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 scores vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and TX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.