Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX100V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was announced 7 years after the HX100V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1R grades vs the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R provides physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1R vs the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and HX100V is 54 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and HX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S1R will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.