Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III
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63 Imaging
74 Features
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released February 2018
- Old Model is Sony A7 II
- Later Model is Sony A7 IV
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1 was launched 12 months after the A7 III and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S1 scores against the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A7 III
S1 | A7 III | |||
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Released | February 2019 | February 2018 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 922k | Crisper display (+1178k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic S1
A7 III | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7 III
S1 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 features external 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 Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1 and the A7 III.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A7 III is 54 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and A7 III.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Total lenses | 30 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 610 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail pricing | $2,498 | $1,998 |