Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 8 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1H grades versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and NEX-C3 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.