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Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3

Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1R and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1R was manufactured 3 years before the FX3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1R matches up vs the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 S1R FX3 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kClearer screen (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 FX3 S1R 
IntroducedFebruary 2021February 2019Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 S1R FX3 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got outside 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) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R against the FX3.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FX3 is 54 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and FX3.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S1R to produce more detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S1R will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1R vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
87
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
 excellent  resolution (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Sony FX3 Street photography details
71
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
78
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent  resolution (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 bad battery (360 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery (600 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony FX3
60
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 excellent  resolution (47MP)
 bad battery (360 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 great battery (600 shots)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
82
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent  resolution (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery (360 per charge)
77
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery (600 shots)
 has double storage slots
 low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
32
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony FX3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony FX3
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 716g (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 85
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.4
DXO Low light score 3525 3900
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $3,698 $3,900