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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A100
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic S1R and Sony A580, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A580 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A580 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was brought out 7 years after the A580 which is a fairly big 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 A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1R matches up versus the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A580

 S1R A580 
IntroducedFebruary 2019May 2011Newer by 94 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Panasonic S1R

 A580 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A580

 S1R A580 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R versus the A580.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and A580 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and A580.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail having its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Sony A580 Portrait photography info
87
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Sony A580 Street photography features
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Sony A580 Sports photography factors
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Sony A580 Travel photography information
60
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony A580
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (360 per charge)
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Sony A580 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A580
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-02-01 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.53x
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/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 1020g (2.25 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 80
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 13.3
DXO Low light rating 3525 1121
Other
Battery life 360 photos 1050 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $3,698 $848