Panasonic S1R vs Sony A33
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Launched February 2019
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Renewed by Sony A35
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Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S1R and Sony A33, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A33 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A33 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1R matches up versus the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A33
| S1R | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2019 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 103 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+1179k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Panasonic S1R
| A33 | S1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A33
| S1R | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R provides exterior 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 A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R and the A33.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A33 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A33.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will show more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1R will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 30 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/160 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1020g (2.25 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 100 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 3525 | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Cost at launch | $3,698 | $230 |