Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was brought out 9 years after the S2100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1H matches up against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has external 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H vs the S2100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and S2100 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1H should have an advantage in sensor tech.