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Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2019
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1R versus Sony G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and G3 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was brought out 10 years after the G3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1R grades versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony G3

 S1R G3 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2009Newer by 123 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic S1R

 G3 S1R 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony G3

 S1R G3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1R versus the G3.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and G3 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and G3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail having its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S1R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Sony G3
87
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count excellent (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony G3
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery life (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
60
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count excellent (47MP)
low battery life (360 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (360 shots)
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-02-01 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
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 reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch cost $3,698 $200