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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony RX1

 S1R RX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2013More recent by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kCrisper screen (+871k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic S1R

 RX1 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX1

 S1R RX1 
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).

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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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and RX1 is 54 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Sony RX1
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Sony RX1 Travel photography information
60
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count great (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than competition (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
65
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1 Vlogging highlights
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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