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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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 A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • Later Model is Sony A290
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A230 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was launched 9 years after the A230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1R matches up versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A230

 S1R A230 
ReleasedFebruary 2019May 2009More modern by 119 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic S1R

 A230 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A230

 S1R A230 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R and the A230.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A230 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A230.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Sony A230
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery (360 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Sony A230 Travel photography features
60
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
bad battery (360 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Sony A230 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
Sony A230 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,020 grams)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A230
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-02-01 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/160s
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 490g (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 63
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 11.4
DXO Low light score 3525 531
Other
Battery life 360 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $3,698 $569