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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX400V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was revealed 5 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S1R scores versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX400V

 S1R HX400V 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2014More recent by 61 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic S1R

 HX400V S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX400V

 S1R HX400V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1R versus the HX400V.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and HX400V is 54 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and HX400V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
87
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery life (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
fantastic MP (47MP)
low battery life (360 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (660g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery life (360 per charge)
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $3,698 $448