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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX9V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was unveiled 7 years after the HX9V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1R grades against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX9V

 S1R HX9V 
IntroducedFebruary 2019July 2011Newer by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic S1R

 HX9V S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX9V

 S1R HX9V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R vs the HX9V.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and HX9V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S1R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
87
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (360 shots)
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $3,698 $328