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Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony G3

 S1 G3 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2009More recent by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic S1

 G3 S1 
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony G3

 S1 G3 
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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and G3 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Sony G3
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony G3
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
59
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (380 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony G3
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (380 shots)
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,021g)
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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