Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1 was brought out 5 years after the A7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1 matches up versus the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with exterior measurements 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 Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A7 is 54 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and A7.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.