Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX1
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic S1R and Sony WX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1R grades against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony WX1
| S1R | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2019 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 116 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic S1R
| WX1 | S1R |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony WX1
| S1R | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1R and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R and the WX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and WX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and WX1.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will give you more detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Launch price | $3,698 | $149 |
