Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX100
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX100 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and RX100 (1") provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1R was released 6 years after the RX100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1R grades versus the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony RX100
S1R | RX100 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | August 2012 | Newer by 79 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1229k | Crisper display (+871k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic S1R
RX100 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX100
S1R | RX100 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R comes with outer measurements 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 RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1R and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1R compared to the RX100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and RX100 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and RX100.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1R provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
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, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020g (2.25 lb) | 240g (0.53 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 Overall score | 100 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 330 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail price | $3,698 | $448 |