Earlier this year Nikon released its latest mirroless, Nikon Z6 and Z7. Of course this raises questions for the world of photography. Why did Nikon issue a camera with almost the same specifications?
However, it turned out that this was also followed by Panasonic. Panasonic also launched two newest mirroless cameras. They named Lumix SR1 and S1.
The launch of this camera not only raises the same questions as Nikon. However, this launch is also the momentum of Panasonic’s plunge into the world of mirroless.
So far the mirroless market has only been controlled by certain brands. Like Sony, Canon, and Nikon. However, with Lumix SR1 and S1, Panasonic has begun to penetrate this market.
Lumix SR1 and S1
This company has a reason to launch this camera simultaneously. Mere considers that these two mirroless cameras will answer the needs of mirroless lovers. This pair of cameras offers quality that is almost the same as a full-frame DSLR.
In addition this camera also has a size that is almost the same as a full-frame DSLR. What does Panasonic make the SR1 and S1 sizes are almost the same as DSLRs? Even though this is a Mirroless camera. The following is a review of Lumix SR1 and S1.
Price
SR1 and S1 have different prices. For Lumix SR1, the price is $ 3,699 only for the body. While the price of the camera with a lens of $ 3,399. Whereas Lumix S1 is sold at a cheaper price. That is $ 2,499 only for the body. If added with this camera lens has a price of $ 3,399. Beside of Image Resaurche’s website that SR1 has a price that is with Nikon Z7. However, it is more expensive than Sony A7R III.
ISO sensor
The sensor is the main difference to these two cameras. Lumix SR1 has amazing sensors. That is, it incorporates a 47.3 megapixel CMOS sensor (36mm x 24mm) without a Low Pass Filter. In addition, this camera is supported by a Venus processing machine.
The ISO offered by this camera is 25600 – 51200. This makes SR1 the highest resolution full-frame mirroless camera. Even more amazing, this camera also features a High Resolution mode that allows making photos of 187 megapixels.
Meanwhile Lumix S1 is not equipped with sensors such as Panasonic SR1. Where the Lumix S1 sensor combines a 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (35.6mm x 23.8mm. The original ISO is a maximum of 51.200 – 204800. The next difference is High Resolution Multi-shot Mode. Mode is only owned by Lumix SR1.
Video Capabilities
In SR1 and S1 video capabilities, there is no difference. These two cameras offer 4K video capture. What distinguishes this camera from its competitors is the frame rate. Both of these cameras offer a frame rate of up to 60 / 50p. As for image stabilization, these two cameras offer IBIS and lens-based optical stabilization.
Next about the screen that this camera has. For screens to these two cameras use touch screen technology. The screen can be tilted on three shafts. Namely up, down, and side. However, the screen is not a fully-articulated model. While the view finder screen has a size of 3.2 inches. This screen has a resolution of 2.1 million dots.
Panasonic SR1 and S1 have two memory card slots. That is one ordinary SD card and one for XQD card. The format of a high-speed memory card is very important for a high-resolution 4K camera. The SD card slot will be compatible with UHS-II. Panasonic also designed this camera to withstand extreme weather.
L-Mount
The Lumix SR1 and S1 series use the L-mount lens. The L-mount is a lens that is manufactured by Panasonic. Lenses that can be used are 50mm f / 1.4, 24-105mm and 70-200mm. While other lens versions will be released in stages by Panasonic.
Read too about Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A6500: What are The Advantages and Disadvantages?
Auto Focus
Panasonic SR1 and S1 are equipped with a contrast system DFD (Depth from Defocus). This is in contrast to its competitors who actually use on-sensor phase detection. Panasonic’s DFD system proves to be very fast in Micro Four Thirds cameras. However, it cannot compete with phase detection / hybrid systems for speed.
That is the specification of SR1 and S1. Having a large, almost like a DSLR is intended to be a mirroless that is right when held.
With the Lumix SR1 and S1 making more choices of mirroles on the market. Given their competitors such as Nikon and Canon are also just launching their latest cameras. Then, are you interested in trying this mirroless camera from Panasonic?
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Have big interest in camera technology and spend most of the time in reading, watching movie, and sleeping. In here! Seeing the rapid growth of photography, I decided to make a contribution toward this challenging field. And user manual is the best complement for the photography devices.
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