Panasonic S1H vs Sony W620

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony W620, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W620 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was brought out 7 years after the W620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1H matches up against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and W620 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and W620.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.