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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R III
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1R (47MP) and the A7R II (42MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S1R was revealed 3 years after the A7R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1R matches up against the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7R II

 S1R A7R II 
ReleasedFebruary 2019June 2015More modern by 45 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kClearer display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Panasonic S1R

 A7R II S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7R II

 S1R A7R II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1R versus the A7R II.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and A7R II is 54 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A7R II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S1R to give more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R II Portrait photography advice
87
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography info
Sony A7R II Street photography info
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (1,020 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (47MP)
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
62
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
bad battery (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,020 grams)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A7R II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 399
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 625g (1.38 pounds)
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 All around rating 100 98
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 13.9
DXO Low light rating 3525 3434
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Dual One
Cost at launch $3,698 $2,913