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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX7V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was manufactured 7 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1R matches up vs the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX7V

 S1R HX7V 
LaunchedFebruary 2019July 2011Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic S1R

 HX7V S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX7V

 S1R HX7V 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R provides outside 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1R versus the HX7V.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and HX7V is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and HX7V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (1,020g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery life (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
low battery life (360 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,020g)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,020g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
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 47MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $3,698 $499