Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX100V

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX100V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was announced 7 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1H scores vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H versus the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and HX100V is 52 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and HX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.