Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S1 was launched 13 months earlier than the WX150 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1 matches up vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX150
S1 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic S1
WX150 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX150
S1 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 features physical measurements 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1 vs the WX150.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and WX150.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $269 | $300 |