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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Superseded the Sony A7S II
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1R was launched 17 months earlier than the A7S III which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1R matches up against the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7S III

 S1R A7S III 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic S1R

 A7S III S1R 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2019Newer by 17 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7S III

 S1R A7S III 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R provides physical 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) and the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1R versus the A7S III.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A7S III is 54 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A7S III.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S1R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S III Portrait photography factors
87
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Sony A7S III Street photography details
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Sony A7S III Sports photography features
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery (360 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (600 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Sony A7S III Travel photography information
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
good battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Sony A7S III Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery (360 shots)
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (600 shots)
two card slots
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,020g)
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A7S III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 12MP
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 102400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 699 gr (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 85
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.3
DXO Low light score 3525 2993
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 600 pictures
Style 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage type - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $3,698 $3,499