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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was unveiled 17 months later than the RX10 IV making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1R grades versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony RX10 IV

 S1R RX10 IV 
IntroducedFebruary 2019September 2017Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kCrisper display (+660k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic S1R

 RX10 IV S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX10 IV

 S1R RX10 IV 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R features physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1R against the RX10 IV.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and RX10 IV is 54 and 52 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S1R should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography information
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
amazing MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Street photography factors
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
heavier than competition (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
76
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography advice
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing MP (47MP)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (1,095g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
29
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,095 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony RX10 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-01 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 315
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 1095g (2.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $3,698 $1,698