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Panasonic Lumix S1 vs Sony a9
The Panasonic Lumix S1 and the Sony a9 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S1 if you want a newer model (2019 against 2017), which usually means better autofocus and video. Pick the Sony a9 if you want more lenses made for it in this guide (278 against 158). If you already own L-Mount or Sony E lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S1 | Sony a9 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Panasonic | Sony |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2019 | 2017 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 899 g | not listed |
| Lenses in this guide | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a cropmore lenses |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix S1 1×, Sony a9 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (L-Mount and Sony E): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 117 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Panasonic Lumix S1: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a9: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.