Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-F3

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S1R and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was brought out 6 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1R matches up vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R offers exterior dimensions 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 NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1R versus the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and NEX-F3 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will render more detail having its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have a benefit in sensor innovation.