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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99

Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76

Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony A99, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A99 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S1R was launched 6 years after the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1R matches up against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A99

		

		

			
 S1R A99 
IntroducedFebruary 2019December 2012More modern by 75 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 A99 S1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A99

		

		

			
 S1R A99 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R offers external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R and the A99.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and A99 is 54 and 57 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and A99.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to give greater detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
87
 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
 fantastic MP (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
81
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
71
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
75
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
78
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
60
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (360 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
 environment proof
 MP count good (24MP)
 selfie friendly display
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
82
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 two card slots
 terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
74
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 low battery (500 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony A99
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
76
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony A99
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony SLT-A99
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-02-01 2012-12-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 225 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
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 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 89
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 14.0
DXO Low light rating 3525 1555
Other
Battery life 360 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $3,698 $1,998