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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Comparison

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24 MP | Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S1H and A7R IV, two Pro Mirrorless cameras from Panasonic and Sony. Both cameras have Full frame sensors but Panasonic S1H has a 24.0 MP and Sony A7R IV has a 61.0 MP resolution. Panasonic S1H was introduced to market in August 2019 and Sony A7R IV was launched in July 2019. There is only 1 months difference between S1H and A7R IV so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic S1H Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-08-28
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50-204800)
  • Leica L Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6K - 5952 x 3988 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1052g. 151 x 114 x 110 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony A7R IV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-07-16
  • 61MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50-102800)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 665g. 129 x 96 x 78 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha A7R III Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H over Sony Alpha A7R IV
Max ISO
51.200 vs 32.000 60% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.330k dots vs 1.440k dots 61% higher resolution screen
Sensor Pixel Area
35.30µm2 vs 14.15µm2 149% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
5952 x 3988 vs 3840 x 2160 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Illuminated Buttons
Yes vs No Find the buttons easily in dark
Min Focus Sensitivity
EV -6 vs EV -3 Autofocus in lower light


Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7R IV over Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Max Sensor Resolution
61 MP vs 24 MP 154% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
567 vs 225 342 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 9.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life
670 shots vs 400 shots 270 more frames with a single charge
Weight
665 g vs 1052 g 387 g lighter
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Shutter Life Expectancy
500000 cycles vs 400000 cycles Longer use without changing the shutter mechanism
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha A7R IV
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 61 MP Bigger prints and more details
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs Yes Connect off-camera flash
Shutter Life Expectancy
400000 cycles vs 500000 cycles High Shutter Rating
Pixel Shift High Resolution Mode
Yes (96.0MP) vs Yes (241.0MP) Increased resolution with Pixel Shifting
Storage Slot
2 vs 2 Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Anti_flicker
Yes vs Yes Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha A7R IV
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic S1H has external dimensions of 151 x 114 x 110 mm (5.94 x 4.49 x 4.33″) and weighs 1052 g (2.32 lb / 37.11 oz) (including batteries). Sony A7R IV has external dimensions of 129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 3.07″) and weighs 665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV. Sony A7R IV is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 18mm shorter and 32mm thinner than Panasonic S1H.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A7R IV is significantly lighter (387g ) than the Panasonic S1H which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV have the same Full frame sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both S1H and A7R IV have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic S1H's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A7R IV's 3 screen.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic S1H has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Sony A7R IV has a 61.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony A7R IV's sensor provides 37MP more than Panasonic S1H's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Sony A7R IV's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the S1H and A7R IV sensor size comparison.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV Cameras


Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony A7R IV has an advantage over Panasonic S1H There are 137 lenses for Sony A7R IV's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 40 lenses for Panasonic S1H's Leica L lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV has Sensor based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies. S1H's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 6.5-stops according to CIPA standards whereas A7R IV's IS system is rated upto 5.5-stops.

Lens Type # of Panasonic S1H Lenses # of Sony A7R IV Lenses
Standard Zoom 6 (6 Full Frame) 13 (10 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 8 (7 Full Frame) 20 (10 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 3 (3 Full Frame) 8 (7 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 10 (10 Full Frame) 44 (28 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 5 (5 Full Frame) 10 (8 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 6 (6 Full Frame) 19 (15 Full Frame)
SuperZoom n/a 9 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a 2 (0 Full Frame)
Macro Prime 1 (1 Full Frame) 8 (7 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime n/a 2 (2 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 40 (38 Full Frame) 137 (89 Full Frame)


Now let's compare some sample lenses from each mount with typical Focal ranges for Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV to see how these lenses compares:

Fast Standard Zoom Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 Lens Panasonic S Pro 24-70mm F2.8
24 - 70mm 935gr 1987gr 140mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
24 - 70mm 886gr 1551gr 136mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S. Lens Panasonic S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S.
70 - 200mm 1570gr 2622gr 209mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
70 - 200mm 1480gr 2145gr 200mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Normal Prime Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S Pro 50mm F1.4 Lens Panasonic S Pro 50mm F1.4
50mm 955gr 2007gr 130mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.4
50mm 778gr 1443gr 108mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Wideangle Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
14 - 24mm 795gr 1847gr 131mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
16 - 35mm 680gr 1345gr 122mm Amazon B&H Photo
24-105mm f4 Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS Lens Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS
24 - 105mm 680gr 1732gr 118mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
24 - 105mm 663gr 1328gr 113mm Amazon B&H Photo
Super-Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Lens Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
100 - 400mm 1135gr 2187gr 197mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
100 - 400mm 1395gr 2060gr 205mm Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic S1H for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sony A7R IV for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic S1H for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony A7R IV for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Panasonic S1H for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony A7R IV for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
225 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
567 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 670 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
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Panasonic S1H for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony A7R IV for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
1052g
Body Thickness 110mm
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
665g
Body Thickness 78mm
Read the details

Panasonic S1H for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A7R IV for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7R IV: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic S1H and Sony A7R IV scores compare:

Panasonic S1H
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #20 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #22 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Sony A7R IV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #3 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sony A7R IV is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic S1H in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Sony A7R IV vs Panasonic S1H Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha A7R IV
Brand Panasonic Sony
Announced 2019-08-28 2019-07-16
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size Full frame Full frame
Dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Area 847.28mm2 852.04mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Max Native Light sensitivity 51,200 ISO 32,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 204800 ISO 102800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 225 567
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica L Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 40 137
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.2" 3
Resolution 2,330k dots 1,440k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/8000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/320s 1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 5952 x 3988 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 1052g 665g
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm 129 x 96 x 78mm
Battery Life 400 shots 670 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 99
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3344
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