Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX30V

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX30V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was launched 7 years after the HX30V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1R matches up versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1R against the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and HX30V is 54 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and HX30V.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S1R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.