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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S1 was introduced 5 years later than the RX1R and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 matches up vs the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony RX1R

 S1 RX1R 
RevealedFebruary 2019June 2013Fresher by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kClearer display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Panasonic S1

 RX1R S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony RX1R

 S1 RX1R 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 and the RX1R.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and RX1R is 54 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and RX1R.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Sony RX1R Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
low battery power (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (380 CIPA)
66
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony RX1R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2013-06-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings 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, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 91
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 13.6
DXO Low light score 3333 2537
Other
Battery life 380 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $2,498 $2,798