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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A350 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was released 10 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1R matches up against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A350

 S1R A350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019June 2008Fresher by 130 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic S1R

 A350 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A350

 S1R A350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R features outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R vs the A350.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and A350 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and A350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will provide more detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
Sony A350 Portrait photography information
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Sony A350 Street photography information
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than others in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Sony A350 Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery (360 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony A350
60
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count amazing (47MP)
low battery (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (674g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony A350
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (360 shots)
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony A350
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-02-01 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 674g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 65
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 11.5
DXO Low light score 3525 595
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $3,698 $600