Panasonic S1R vs Sony H70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony H70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and H70 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and H70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was announced 8 years after the H70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1R scores against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1R vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R versus the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and H70 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and H70.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give you more detail with its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an edge in sensor tech.