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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A380 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was launched 9 years after the A380 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1R matches up vs the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A380

 S1R A380 
LaunchedFebruary 2019August 2009Newer by 115 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic S1R

 A380 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A380

 S1R A380 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1R versus the A380.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A380 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and A380.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1R will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
Sony A380 Portrait photography advice
87
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Sony A380 Street photography features
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Sony A380 Sports photography details
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (360 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Sony A380 Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
Sony A380 Vlogging info
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A380
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-02-01 2009-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 519 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 67
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 11.8
DXO Low light rating 3525 614
Other
Battery life 360 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $3,698 $899