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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was introduced 7 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1 grades against the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony HX10V

 S1 HX10V 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2012Fresher by 85 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic S1

 HX10V S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX10V

 S1 HX10V 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 against the HX10V.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and HX10V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and HX10V.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
38
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
59
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery life (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery life (380 shots)
45
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
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, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,498 $616