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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was revealed 9 years after the HX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1R scores versus the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX1

 S1R HX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019April 2009More modern by 120 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic S1R

 HX1 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX1

 S1R HX1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with external dimensions 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R against the HX1.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and HX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and HX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail because of its extra 38MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
87
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
60
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (47MP)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
39
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
22
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-02-01 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $3,698 $47,999