Panasonic S1R vs Sony A450

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A450, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A450 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was unveiled 9 years later than the A450 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1R matches up versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1R versus the A450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and A450 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A450.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail having an extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S1R will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.