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Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Successor is Leica M11
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M10 was revealed 3 years prior to the S1H which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M10 grades vs the S1H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Panasonic S1H

 M10 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Leica M10

 S1H M10 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2017Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1037kClearer screen (+1293k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Panasonic S1H

 M10 S1H 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M10 has external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 compared to the S1H.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and S1H is 75 and 52 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and S1H.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged M10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
83
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M10
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
53
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
57
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (210 shots)
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
9
can't record video
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Panasonic S1H
 Leica M10Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3992 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 59 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 5952x3988
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $7,595 $3,998