Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1H and Sony ZV-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the S1H (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The S1H was released 9 months prior to the ZV-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1H grades versus the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has 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 ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H and the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and ZV-1 is 52 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and ZV-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S1H is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.