Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was brought out 5 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1 matches up against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and HX400V is 54 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and HX400V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.