Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-S1
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-S1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-S125 mm²
Lumix DMC-TZ6- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Lumix DMC-S1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-S1MetricLumix DMC-TZ6
12.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.57 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area2.46 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density40.66 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
100 gWeight229 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-S1 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-S1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-TZ6
Released in 2009, Lumix DMC-TZ6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 229 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.