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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1 was unveiled 5 years later than the A7R and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1 grades against the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A7R

 S1 A7R 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2014More recent by 61 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kCrisper display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Panasonic S1

 A7R S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7R

 S1 A7R 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1 and the A7R.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A7R is 54 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and A7R.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R to give greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
84
focusing manually
high MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
80
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (465g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Sony A7R Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
low battery (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
weather proof
high MP (36 megapixels)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery (380 shots)
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
high MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Sony A7R Vlogging details
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
36
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (465g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A7R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 95
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 14.1
DXO Low light score 3333 2746
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at launch $2,498 $1,898