Panasonic S1R vs Sony H400

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony H400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and H400 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was released 5 years after the H400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1R matches up versus the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has 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) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S1R and the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and H400 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and H400.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent S1R provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.