Panasonic S1R vs Sony A580

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

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).

See the Panasonic S1R and Sony A580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.