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Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1R versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1R was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1R scores vs the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony ZV-E1

 S1R ZV-E1 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kCrisper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Panasonic S1R

 ZV-E1 S1R 
AnnouncedMarch 2023February 2019Newer by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony ZV-E1

 S1R ZV-E1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R offers outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R versus Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R compared to the ZV-E1.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and ZV-E1 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and ZV-E1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to offer you more detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than others (483 grams)
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography highlights
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (570 shots)
supports phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography information
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great megapixels (47MP)
not so great battery life (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
79
great battery power (570 CIPA)
lighter than others (483g)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E1
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (570 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging info
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others (483 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony ZV-E1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony ZV-E1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony ZV-E1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2023-03-29
Physical type 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 483 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 photos 570 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $3,698 $2,198