Reasons to choose Lumix DC-S1
Released in 2019, Lumix DC-S1 has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,021 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
vs Sony Alpha a9 II
VS
Sensor area
847 mm²
Lumix DC-S1847 mm²
Alpha a9 II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DC-S1 and Alpha a9 II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Lumix DC-S1MetricAlpha a9 II
24.2 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
35.6 × 23.8Sensor35.6 × 23.8
5.92 µmPixel pitch5.92 µm
35.01 µm²Pixel area35.01 µm²
2.86 MP/cm²Pixel density2.86 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
1,021 gWeight678 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC/XQDStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-ion Battery Pack Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DC-S1 and Alpha a9 II have the same sensor area. The Alpha a9 II has the lighter body. The Lumix DC-S1 and Alpha a9 II have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DC-S1 and Alpha a9 II were both released in 2019. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha a9 II
Released in 2019, Alpha a9 II has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 678 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.