Panasonic S1H vs Sony A37

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A37, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A37 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was brought out 7 years after the A37 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1H scores versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has got external measurements 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 A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H compared to the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and A37 is 52 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and A37.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will produce greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.