Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R V
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
96 Overall
88
60 Imaging
84 Features
96 Overall
88
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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 V
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(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
- Announced October 2022
- Previous Model is Sony A7R IV
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was brought out 4 years prior to the A7R V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 grades against the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A7R V
| S1 | A7R V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic S1
| A7R V | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2022 |  | February 2019 | Newer by 45 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Sharper screen (+260k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7R V
| S1 | A7R V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3.20" | Same screen size |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 compared to the A7R V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A7R V is 54 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and A7R V.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A7R V to offer you more detail having its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R V Portrait photography information
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (380 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
better than average battery (600 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent megapixels (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (380 CIPA)
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (600 shots)
two card slots
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touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7R V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha A7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha A7R V |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2022-10-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 102800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 30 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.20 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 9,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/250s |
| 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 | 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lb) | 723 gr (1.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 95 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 3333 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 600 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Cost at launch | $2,498 | $3,900 |