Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was revealed 5 years after the HX400V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1H grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H against the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and HX400V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.