Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX300

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was released 6 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1H scores versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H features exterior 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) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H vs the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HX300 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and HX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.