Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-F3

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was announced 7 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1H grades vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H comes with external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and NEX-F3 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1H should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.