Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Launched February 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A6000
- Newer Model is Sony A6500
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A6300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S1 was manufactured 3 years after the A6300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 scores vs the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A6300
S1 | A6300 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | February 2016 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 922k | Crisper display (+1178k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic S1
A6300 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A6300
S1 | A6300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 offers external 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 A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 vs the A6300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and A6300 is 54 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and A6300.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The S1 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2016-02-03 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 30 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 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 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 lb) | 404 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 95 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 400 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Launch price | $2,498 | $889 |