Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX20V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX20V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was introduced 6 years after the HX20V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1R grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and HX20V is 54 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will render extra detail using its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.