Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The S1H was released 12 months before the A7c which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1H matches up vs the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H and the A7c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and A7c is 52 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and A7c.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1H is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.