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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1 was unveiled 19 months prior to the A7c making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1 grades against the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A7c

 S1 A7c 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic S1

 A7c S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2020February 2019Newer by 19 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A7c

 S1 A7c 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 vs the A7c.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and A7c is 54 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and A7c.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Sony A7c Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery life (380 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (740 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
59
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
86
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Sony A7c Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lb) 509 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 740 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $2,498 $1,800