Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1H was released 5 years later than the A7R and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1H matches up versus the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H offers external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A7R is 52 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and A7R.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A7R to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have an edge in sensor innovation.