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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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 A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A850, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A850 (25MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1R was launched 8 years after the A850 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1R scores versus the A850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A850

 S1R A850 
IntroducedFebruary 2019April 2010More modern by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Panasonic S1R

 A850 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A850

 S1R A850 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R vs the A850.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and A850 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A850.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1R to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony A850 Portrait photography highlights
87
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Sony A850 Sports photography factors
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Sony A850 Travel photography factors
60
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
MP count fantastic (25MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Sony A850 Landscape photography features
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony A850
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A850
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-02-01 2010-04-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 79
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 12.2
DXO Low light score 3525 1415
Other
Battery life 360 images 880 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $3,698 $0