Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV
Portability
52 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
80
52 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
80
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Launched August 2019
Sony A7R IV
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(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
- Replacement is Sony A7R V
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S1H was introduced 2 months later than the A7R IV so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1H scores vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A7R IV
| S1H | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2330k |  | 1440k | Crisper display (+890k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic S1H
| A7R IV | S1H |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV
| S1H | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2019 |  | July 2019 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1H compared to the A7R IV.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A7R IV is 52 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and A7R IV.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A7R IV to deliver extra detail using its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual focus
excellent MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (400 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (670 shots)
has double storage slots
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Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with mic socket
heavier than others (1,052g)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2019-07-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 30 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,330k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) | 665 gr (1.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 670 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Price at release | $3,998 | $3,498 |
