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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was launched 6 years after the WX300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1R grades versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony WX300

 S1R WX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2013Newer by 73 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic S1R

 WX300 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony WX300

 S1R WX300 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R and the WX300.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and WX300 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
36
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count great (47MP)
terrible battery (360 shots)
heavier than others (1,020g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,020g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1020g (2.25 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $3,698 $330