Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony QX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was launched 5 years after the QX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1H matches up against the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H offers physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H and the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and QX30 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and QX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.