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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68

Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
67

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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 A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and A68 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 3 years after the A68 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1 scores vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A68

		

		

			
 S1 A68 
LaunchedFebruary 2019November 2015More modern by 40 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 A68 S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A68

		

		

			
 S1 A68 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 provides outer 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 A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 vs the A68.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A68 is 54 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and A68.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The S1 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Sony A68
85
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
79
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
77
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low battery pack (380 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 bad battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 low battery pack (380 shots)
 more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
54
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (510 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
81
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has double storage slots
 low battery pack (380 CIPA)
67
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 bad battery life (510 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
32
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A68 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony A68
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony SLT-A68
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-02-01 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 225 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 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, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 79
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 13.5
DXO Low light score 3333 701
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 510 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $2,498 $581