Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic XS1

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic XS1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was introduced 6 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1H matches up vs the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H comes with physical 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H vs the XS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and XS1 is 52 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and XS1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern S1H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.