Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7R IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA7R IIIS1H
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7rm3
  • dc-s1h
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20172019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127151
Width (mm)74110
Height (mm)96114
Weight (g)6571,164
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7R II-
SuccessorSony A7R IV-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)42.424.2
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)861.6847.28
Sensor width (mm)35.935.6
Sensor height (mm)2423.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.515.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score100-
Dxo color depth score (bit)26-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,523-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
  • 10656 x 8000(85.2 mp 4:3)
  • 12000 x 6736(80.8 mp 16:9)
  • 12000 x 8000(96.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2016 x 2016(4.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2688 x 2016(5.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2848 x 2848(8.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3792 x 2848(10.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8000 x 8000(64.0 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • hlg photo
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.99
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3328x2496
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 5376x3584
  • 5888x3312
  • 5952x3968
Movie max framerate (fps)120180
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit*, 96kHz/24-bit*)); MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony EL Mount
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid 4D AF with 399 focal plane phase-detect points and 425 contrast-detect AF pointsContrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3,686K-dot Quad VGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx5,760k-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +2.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,686,4005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,440,0002,330,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAUTO (ISO 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • awb
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (4)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set (4)
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 Custom Settings; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
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Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memorySlot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi (type a)
  • tc in/out
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen1)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.99
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)82-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.29
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)30-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.19
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)30-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Silent Shooting Mode: Full AF lag = 0.368s, Manual focus = 0.258s, Prefocus = 0.123s-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)650400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)530380
Battery life, video (minutes)100-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary 7.4V, 3050mAh
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
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