Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony W220
S1R | W220 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 123 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic S1R
W220 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony W220
S1R | W220 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |