Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and SZ8 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was launched 5 years later than the SZ8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1H grades vs the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H against the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and SZ8 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.