Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 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
- Released January 2011
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX80
S1 | WX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic S1
WX80 | S1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX80
S1 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |