Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was released 7 years after the HX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1 scores against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 and the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HX100V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and HX100V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1 should have an edge in sensor tech.