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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony W220, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W220 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S1R was introduced 10 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1R scores versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony W220

 S1R W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009Fresher by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic S1R

 W220 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony W220

 S1R W220 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R comes with exterior measurements 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R versus the W220.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and W220 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and W220.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will resolve more detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
amazing resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
60
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing resolution (47MP)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
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, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $3,698 $160