Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 13 months before the WX70 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 matches up against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 features external 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1 compared to the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and WX70.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind in sensor technology.