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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Sony A6300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A6300

 S1 A6300 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2016More modern by 37 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic S1

 A6300 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A6300

 S1 A6300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and A6300 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6300 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Sony A6300 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony A6300
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (380 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
75
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Sony A6300 Travel photography details
59
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery power (380 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
76
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery power (380 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sony A6300
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
35
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Alpha a6300
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