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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Announced February 2019
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was announced 3 years later than the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1R matches up versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX90V

 S1R HX90V 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2015Fresher by 47 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic S1R

 HX90V S1R 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX90V

 S1R HX90V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got outer 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R compared to the HX90V.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and HX90V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and HX90V.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail with its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
high megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Sony HX90V
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high megapixels (47MP)
low battery (360 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
76
good battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (360 CIPA)
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
75
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with 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, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $3,698 $440