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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R versus Sony W370, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W370 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was launched 9 years after the W370 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1R matches up vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony W370

 S1R W370 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2010More modern by 111 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic S1R

 W370 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony W370

 S1R W370 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R and the W370.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and W370 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and W370.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1R should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Sony W370
87
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Sony W370
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony W370
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony W370
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony W370
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 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, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320s -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $3,698 $230