Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the S1H (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was introduced 4 years after the RX100 IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1H matches up vs the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H offers external 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 RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H compared to the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and RX100 IV is 52 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have an edge in sensor technology.