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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2007
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic L1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and L1 (7MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was launched 11 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1R matches up against the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic L1

 S1R L1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2007Fresher by 144 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k207kCrisper screen (+1893k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic S1R

 L1 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic L1

 S1R L1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R provides outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R versus the L1.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and L1 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and L1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will produce more detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S1R will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography highlights
87
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Panasonic L1
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (606g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
Panasonic L1 Travel photography details
60
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than others (606g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (7MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (360 shots)
48
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Panasonic L1 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-02-01 2007-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
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, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $3,698 $1,500