Panasonic S1 vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 24 months before the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1 scores versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 offers outside 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and W710.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.