Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony H20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and H20 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 10 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1H matches up versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H compared to the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and H20 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.