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Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(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
  • Released February 2019
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic S1R and Sony T99, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and T99 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was brought out 8 years later than the T99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1R grades against the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony T99

 S1R T99 
IntroducedFebruary 2019July 2010More recent by 105 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic S1R

 T99 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony T99

 S1R T99 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R features outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1R and the T99.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and T99 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and T99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will give more detail having its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
87
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (360 per charge)
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,020g)
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-02-01 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 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, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $3,698 $179