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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S

Portability
54 Imaging
74 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77 Imaging
59 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1 was released 4 years after the A7S which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1 matches up against the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A7S

          

          

            
 S1 A7S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019April 2014Newer by 59 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kSharper display (+870k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Panasonic S1

          

          

            
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7S

          

          

            
 S1 A7S 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features outer 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 A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A7S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1 against the A7S.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A7S is 54 and 77 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and A7S.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

            Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
84
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/320s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
67
 has manual focus
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
70
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competition (1,021g)
76
 screen tilts
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
 above average ISO range (409,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
75
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery power (380 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery (360 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S Travel photography highlights
59
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
58
 lighter than competitors in class (489g)
 weather sealing
 terrible battery (360 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 terrible battery power (380 shots)
66
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (409,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sony A7S
32
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (1,021g)
34
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 lighter than competitors in class (489g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7S Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A7S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 51200 409600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
Physical 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 rating 95 87
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 13.2
DXO Low light rating 3333 3702
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $2,498 $1,998