Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX50V

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX50V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close but the S1H (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was introduced 6 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S1H grades against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H comes with outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S1H and the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and HX50V is 52 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and HX50V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides an advantage in sensor technology.