Panasonic S1 vs Sony A99

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony A99, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1 was launched 6 years after the A99 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1 scores against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1 versus the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and A99 is 54 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and A99.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.