Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 3 years later than the HX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1H matches up versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides physical measurements 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H and the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and HX80 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.