Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R IV
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
81
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Announced July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
- Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1R scores vs the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7R IV
| S1R | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Clearer display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic S1R
| A7R IV | S1R |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7R IV
| S1R | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | July 2019 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1R versus the A7R IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A7R IV is 54 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A7R IV.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A7R IV to provide more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (670 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
great battery power (670 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (670 CIPA)
two card slots
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Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (1,020 grams)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2019-07-16 |
| Physical type | 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 | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 102800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 30 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 5,760 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1020 grams (2.25 lb) | 665 grams (1.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 100 | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 3525 | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 670 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Launch price | $3,698 | $3,498 |