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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1 grades versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX80

 S1 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic S1

 WX80 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX80

 S1 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the WX80.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony WX80
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Sony WX80
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 Single Single
Price at release $269 $276