Panasonic S1R vs Sony H200

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony H200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and H200 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was manufactured 6 years after the H200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1R matches up versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R offers external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1R compared to the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and H200 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and H200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S1R provides a benefit in sensor technology.