Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was launched 2 years after the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 matches up against the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 versus the HX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HX350 is 54 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and HX350.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.