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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II 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 A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1 was manufactured 2 years after the A99 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1 matches up vs the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A99 II

 S1 A99 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2016Newer by 29 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Panasonic S1

 A99 II S1 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A99 II

 S1 A99 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 provides physical dimensions 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 A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the A99 II.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and A99 II is 54 and 57 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and A99 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A99 II to offer you more detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 II Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Sony A99 II Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Sony A99 II Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (380 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
low battery power (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
amazing MP (42MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (380 per charge)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A99 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-02-01 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 pounds) 849g (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 92
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 3333 2317
Other
Battery life 380 photos 490 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots 2 2
Launch pricing $2,498 $3,198