Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced February 2019
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched February 2013
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and RX1 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S1R was released 6 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1R scores versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony RX1
S1R | RX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | February 2013 | More recent by 73 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+871k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic S1R
RX1 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX1
S1R | RX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with exterior 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R compared to the RX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and RX1 is 54 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and RX1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S1R to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-02-01 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum 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 AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/4000 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) | 482 grams (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 270 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Launch price | $3,698 | $2,798 |