Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 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
- Launched February 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S1 was announced 10 years later than the G3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1 matches up vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony G3
S1 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | January 2009 | More recent by 123 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 921k | Crisper display (+1179k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic S1
G3 | S1 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony G3
S1 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 and the G3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and G3 is 54 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and G3.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
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 reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 1021g (2.25 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,498 | $200 |