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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1 matches up vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony HX90V

 S1 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic S1

 HX90V S1 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2011More modern by 52 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX90V

 S1 HX90V 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the HX90V.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (117g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (245g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $269 $440