Panasonic S1 vs Sony a1
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Panasonic S1 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Introduced February 2019
Sony a1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed January 2021
Photography Glossary Panasonic S1 vs Sony a1 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic S1 and Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1 matches up vs the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony a1
| S1 | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Clearer screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Panasonic S1
| a1 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2021 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony a1
| S1 | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 offers outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 and the a1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and a1 is 54 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and a1.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony a1 to offer greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/400s)
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (530 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Sony a1 Travel photography features
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery (380 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
great battery pack (530 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Sony a1 Landscape photography information
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (380 CIPA)
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (530 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony a1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha a1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-02-01 | 2021-01-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 50 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8640 x 5760 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 30 | 133 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 9,437 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/400s |
| 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 | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic 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) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) | 737 grams (1.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 95 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 3333 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 530 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Price at release | $2,498 | $6,498 |