Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SZ1 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ1 grades vs the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ1 compared to the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SZ1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.