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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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 A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A7c, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A7c (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1R was launched 19 months earlier than the A7c making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1R grades versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A7c

 S1R A7c 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic S1R

 A7c S1R 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020February 2019Newer by 19 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A7c

 S1R A7c 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R offers external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R vs the A7c.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and A7c is 54 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S1R to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1R will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony A7c
60
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,020g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
86
good battery (740 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
Sony A7c Vlogging features
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha A7c
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 47MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 509 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 740 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $3,698 $1,800