Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
57 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
83
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A99 II
S1 | A99 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2019 | September 2016 | Newer by 29 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+871k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Panasonic S1
A99 II | S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully 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).
Check the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony 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 |