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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX50V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S1R was brought out 5 years after the HX50V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1R scores versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX50V

 S1R HX50V 
RevealedFebruary 2019April 2013More modern by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic S1R

 HX50V S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX50V

 S1R HX50V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has got external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R vs the HX50V.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and HX50V is 54 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and HX50V.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will resolve greater detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1R provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
87
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
high MP (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (360 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
high MP (47MP)
low battery power (360 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (360 shots)
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
32
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-01 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes 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, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $3,698 $439