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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX300

 S1R HX300 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2013Newer by 73 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic S1R

 HX300 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX300

 S1R HX300 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Sony HX300 Portrait photography factors
87
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
Sony HX300 Travel photography information
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
Sony HX300 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-02-01 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $3,698 $339