Panasonic S1H vs Sony W610

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1H and Sony W610, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W610 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was unveiled 7 years after the W610 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1H matches up versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H provides physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H and Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1H and the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and W610 is 52 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and W610.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.