Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was announced 6 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1H grades against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H and the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TF1 is 52 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and TF1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.