Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX200V

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX200V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was launched 7 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1H scores vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with outer dimensions 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H versus the TX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and TX200V is 52 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and TX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.