Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Portability
78 Imaging
71 Features
80 Overall
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78 Imaging
71 Features
80 Overall
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 Key Specs
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
Sony A7
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched January 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Following is a complete review of the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A7 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1R grades versus the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7
| S1R | A7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2019 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 62 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1230k | Crisper display (+870k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Panasonic S1R
| A7 | S1R |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7
| S1R | A7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R provides outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R versus the A7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A7 is 54 and 78 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S1R to provide greater detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 Portrait photography highlights
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than others (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony A7
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is great (47MP)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lighter than others (474 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than others (474 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Alpha A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Alpha A7 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2014-01-22 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 117 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 30 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/320 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1020g (2.25 lbs) | 474g (1.04 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 100 | 90 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3525 | 2248 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Two | Single |
| Cost at release | $3,698 | $798 |
