Panasonic S1H vs Sony A200

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A200 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and A200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was unveiled 11 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1H matches up against the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior 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) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H versus the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A200 is 52 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and A200.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have a benefit in sensor tech.