Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was unveiled 6 years after the HX300 which is quite a significant gap 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1R grades against the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior 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) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R compared to the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and HX300 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and HX300.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.