Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the S1H (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was launched 2 months after the RX100 VII so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1H grades vs the RX100 VII in 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-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior 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) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1H versus the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and RX100 VII is 52 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.