Panasonic S1 vs Sony A55
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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80 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A55 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 Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Later Model is Sony A57
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A55 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A55, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and A55 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S1 was brought out 8 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1 grades versus the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A55
S1 | A55 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | August 2010 | Fresher by 103 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1179k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Panasonic S1
A55 | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A55
S1 | A55 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the A55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A55 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and A55.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 30 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/160s |
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 lb) | 500 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 380 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at release | $2,498 | $800 |