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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A7 III (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1R was launched 12 months later than the A7 III and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1R grades against the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7 III

 S1R A7 III 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2018Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kSharper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic S1R

 A7 III S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7 III

 S1R A7 III 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R and the A7 III.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and A7 III is 54 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and A7 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S1R to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
87
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Sony A7 III Sports photography advice
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
60
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Sony A7 III Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (360 shots)
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
Sony A7 III Vlogging details
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-01 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
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 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 96
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 14.7
DXO Low light score 3525 3730
Other
Battery life 360 shots 610 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $3,698 $1,998