Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX350

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar but the S1H (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was released 2 years after the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1H scores vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H features 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) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H and the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HX350 is 52 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and HX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an edge in sensor technology.