Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III Black
Sony
73 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Black 2025
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III Black
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Black 2025
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is praised for its exceptional image quality, hybrid capabilities, and powerful features, making it a favorite among those switching from other brands. However, a significant number of users report severe overheating issues during video recording, even in controlled environments and after firmware updates, which limits its reliability for professional video work. While stills photographers find it fantastic, videographers are divided, with some experiencing no problems in hot conditions. Audio preamp noise is also noted as a drawback despite the XLR adapter.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Powerful hybrid capabilities
- Great stills performance
- Excellent autofocus in all video modes
- Robust build quality
Cons
- Severe overheating during video recording
- Noisy internal audio preamps
- Lacks dedicated timecode input
- No USB-C to Ethernet streaming support
- No PC sync terminal for studio flash
Overheating 5
Image quality 4
Video capabilities 4
Audio quality 1
Autofocus 3
Build quality 2
Scores
Video
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III | Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 44.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 40★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | -6 to +18 EV |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 40 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.71 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 2280 shots★ | 340 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III Black
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Black 2025
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.
