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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WX50 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1 scores vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX50

          

          

            
 S1 WX50 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic S1

          

          

            
 WX50 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX50

          

          

            
 S1 WX50 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1 vs the WX50.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WX50.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

            Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
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 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
62
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
35
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Style of battery 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $269 $250