Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 IV

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1 was introduced 3 years before the A7 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1 matches up versus the A7 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 and the A7 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A7 IV is 54 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and A7 IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A7 IV to provide extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.