Panasonic S1H vs Sony A65

Lets look closer at the Panasonic S1H and Sony A65, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar but the S1H (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was launched 7 years later than the A65 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1H matches up vs the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H features outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H and Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H against the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A65 is 52 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and A65.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The S1H has the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more modern S1H provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.