Panasonic S1R vs Sony A9 II

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A9 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1R was launched 8 months before the A9 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1R matches up against the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R has got outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R against the A9 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and A9 II is 54 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A9 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic S1R to offer more detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S1R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.