Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1H was announced 6 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1H matches up versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features outside 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) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H compared to the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and RX1 is 52 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1H provides a benefit in sensor technology.