Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.