Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DC-S1RCyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
      MSRP$3699 (body only), $4599 (w/24-105mm lens)$799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels50.44 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels47.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,20080 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ProcessorVenus EngineBionz X
      Max Image Resolution8000 x 60005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3:2 mode: 3888x2592, 2736x1824; 4:3 mode: 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 640x480; 16:9 mode: 5472x3080, 2720x1528; 1:1 mode: 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:241:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardExtra fine, fine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White SetPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points22525
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Lens MountLeica L
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +3
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 46.7 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG)Up to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      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
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/320 sec1/2000 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +20 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) ±3
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      DxO Low Light ISO3525495
      DxO Color Depth26.422.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.112.3
      DxO Overall Score10067
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      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]      		AVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1440 x 1080p at 29.97 fps
      1280 x 720
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		No
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input
      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      		1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Dimensions149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)20.4 x 9.4 x 6.8"6.15 x 4.7 x 2.85"
      Package Weight7.45 lb1.185 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Battery PackDMW-BLJ31NP-BX1
      Battery Life360 shots320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe MountNo
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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