Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 II

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1H was unveiled 4 years after the A7 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1H scores vs the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H and the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and A7 II is 52 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and A7 II.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S1H provides a benefit in sensor tech.