Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the S1H (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 24 months after the RX10 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1H matches up against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with outer 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 RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H versus the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and RX10 IV is 52 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.