Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX90V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was manufactured 4 years after the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1H matches up against the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H versus the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HX90V is 52 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.