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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1R was revealed 4 years after the A7S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1R grades against the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7S

 S1R A7S 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2014Newer by 59 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kSharper display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Panasonic S1R

 A7S S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7S

 S1R A7S 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got physical 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 A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1R compared to the A7S.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A7S is 54 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A7S.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1R to provide extra detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
Sony A7S Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
great megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
76
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
above average high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Sony A7S Travel photography factors
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
low battery life (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competitors (489g)
environment proofing
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
34
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A7S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha A7S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2014-04-06
Physical type 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 area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 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 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 409600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
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 rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical 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 score 100 87
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.2
DXO Low light score 3525 3702
Other
Battery life 360 photos 360 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $3,698 $1,998