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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A7 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S1R was released 4 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1R scores versus the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7 II

 S1R A7 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019November 2014Fresher by 52 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kCrisper screen (+870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Panasonic S1R

 A7 II S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7 II

 S1R A7 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S1R and the A7 II.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and A7 II is 54 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A7 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S1R to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 II Portrait photography highlights
87
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count amazing (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
81
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery life (360 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
60
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
environment proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery life (360 per charge)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A7 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 90
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.6
DXO Low light score 3525 2449
Other
Battery life 360 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $3,698 $1,456