Panasonic S1R vs Sony A6300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1R and Sony A6300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was manufactured 3 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a sizable gap 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 A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1R grades vs the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R and Sony A6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R vs the A6300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A6300 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A6300.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer you more detail due to its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.