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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX100V

 S1R HX100V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019October 2011Newer by 89 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic S1R

 HX100V S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX100V

 S1R HX100V 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (577g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
47
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
25
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (577g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.70 m
Flash options 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, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 577 grams (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $3,698 $429