Panasonic S1 vs Sony W730

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1 scores against the W730 with respect 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-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1 compared to the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and W730.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.