Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX200V

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX200V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was unveiled 6 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1R grades vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R provides physical 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 HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R compared to the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and HX200V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will resolve greater detail having an extra 29MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.