Panasonic S1 vs Sony A9 II
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
Panasonic S1
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Announced February 2019
Sony A9 II
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Superseded the Sony A9
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Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S1 was announced 8 months prior to the A9 II and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1 grades against the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A9 II
| S1 | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Sharper display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic S1
| A9 II | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2019 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A9 II
| S1 | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 compared to the A9 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A9 II is 54 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and A9 II.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Sony A9 II Sports photography details
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (380 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Sony A9 II Travel photography details
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery life (380 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
great battery (690 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (690 CIPA)
2 card slots
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2019-10-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
| Number 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 | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| 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 | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1021g (2.25 pounds) | 678g (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| 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 | 690 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Price at launch | $2,498 | $4,498 |