Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6500

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close but the S1H (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was unveiled 2 years after the A6500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1H scores versus the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H and the A6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A6500 is 52 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and A6500.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S1H contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer S1H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.