Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Released February 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A77

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic S1 and Sony A77 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty similar but the S1 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

The S1 was announced 4 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1 grades vs the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony A77 II
S1 | A77 II | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | May 2014 | Fresher by 58 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1229k | Sharper screen (+871k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Panasonic S1
A77 II | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony A77 II
S1 | A77 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides external 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) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 and Sony A77 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the A77 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A77 II is 54 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and A77 II.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S1 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2019-02-01 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size 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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 30 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) | 647 gr (1.43 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 All around rating | 95 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 480 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $2,498 | $1,198 |