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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 10 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1 matches up vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony H50

 S1 H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009Fresher by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic S1

 H50 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony H50

 S1 H50 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 offers external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 vs the H50.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and H50 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and H50.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will show more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery (380 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (380 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,021 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (380 shots)
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash settings 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, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,498 $80