Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
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Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1 grades against the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony NEX-C3
| S1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2019 |  | August 2011 | Fresher by 91 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1180k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic S1
| NEX-C3 | S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony NEX-C3
| S1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and NEX-C3 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and NEX-C3.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2019-02-01 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 30 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 95 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3333 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Pricing at release | $2,498 | $343 |