Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R vs Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      BrandPanasonicCanon
      ModelLumix DC-S1RPowerShot SX500 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
      MSRP$3699 (body only), $4599 (w/24-105mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels50.44 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels47.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,200
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      ProcessorVenus EngineDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution8000 x 60004608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:241:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardSuperfine, Fine
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points2251
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Lens MountLeica L
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps0.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 46.7 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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
      Flash Range5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/320 sec1/1600 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO3525
      DxO Color Depth26.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.1
      DxO Overall Score100
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/60.00 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited except 30 min for 4K@60/50p
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Dimensions149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82")104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)20.4 x 9.4 x 6.8"6.3 x 5.9 x 4.1"
      Package Weight7.45 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Battery PackDMW-BLJ31NB-6L
      Battery Life360 shots195 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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