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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Sony A7 III
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A7 III

 S1 A7 III 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2018More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic S1

 A7 III S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7 III

 S1 A7 III 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A7 III is 54 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
84
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Sony A7 III Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (380 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (610 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24MP)
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
good battery life (610 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 III Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (610 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Sony A7 III Vlogging features
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Alpha A7 III
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