Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7S III

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

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.

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

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.