Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX80

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S1R was brought out 2 years after the HX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1R grades versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R enjoys external 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R versus the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and HX80 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and HX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will show greater detail having its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S1R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.