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Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was launched 6 years later than the NEX-5R and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1R scores against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony NEX-5R

 S1R NEX-5R 
IntroducedFebruary 2019August 2012Fresher by 79 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic S1R

 NEX-5R S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony NEX-5R

 S1R NEX-5R 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R versus Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R vs the NEX-5R.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and NEX-5R is 54 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (1,020g)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
60
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
low battery (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,020 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (360 shots)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,020g)
31
has touchscreen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony NEX-5R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 99
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
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 per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 78
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.1
DXO Low light score 3525 910
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $3,698 $750