Panasonic S1 vs Sony A77 II

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.