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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1 was revealed within a month of the S1R which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 scores against the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S1R

 S1 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic S1

 S1R S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S1R

 S1 S1R 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2019Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution2100k2100kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1 compared to the S1R.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and S1R is 54 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and S1R.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic S1R to deliver extra detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
87
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery pack (380 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (360 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
low battery pack (380 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
60
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (380 per charge)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S1R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-01 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Leica L
Available lenses 30 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 100
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 14.1
DXO Low light score 3333 3525
Other
Battery life 380 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $2,498 $3,698