Panasonic S1H vs Sony W800

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1H and Sony W800, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S1H (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 5 years later than the W800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1H scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H vs the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and W800 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and W800.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have an edge in sensor tech.