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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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 A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A900 (25MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1R was introduced 10 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1R scores vs the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A900

 S1R A900 
RevealedFebruary 2019October 2008Fresher by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic S1R

 A900 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A900

 S1R A900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R against the A900.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A900 is 54 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A900.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to provide extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Sony A900 Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
60
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
not so great battery power (360 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
environment sealing
MP count great (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (360 shots)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Sony A900 Vlogging highlights
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A900
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-02-01 2008-10-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s 1/250s
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
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 Overall rating 100 79
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 12.3
DXO Low light rating 3525 1431
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 880 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $3,698 $2,736