Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX30V

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX30V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S1H was revealed 7 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1H matches up vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H offers outside 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 HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H vs the HX30V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and HX30V is 52 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and HX30V.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S1H provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.