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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Announced February 2019
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony W560, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W560 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was launched 8 years after the W560 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1R grades versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony W560

 S1R W560 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2011More modern by 99 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Panasonic S1R

 W560 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony W560

 S1R W560 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R features outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R and the W560.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and W560 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and W560.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Sony W560 Street photography factors
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony W560
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
60
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count fantastic (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony W560
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-02-01 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Retail price $3,698 $139