Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R III

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1 was manufactured 16 months later than the A7R III making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1 matches up versus the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 and the A7R III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and A7R III is 54 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and A7R III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A7R III to give you more detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.