Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS20

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was revealed 7 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1H grades versus the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H has external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H vs the ZS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and ZS20 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and ZS20.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S1H provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.