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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Launched February 2019
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was brought out 5 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1 matches up against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony HX400V

 S1 HX400V 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2014Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic S1

 HX400V S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX400V

 S1 HX400V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the HX400V.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and HX400V is 54 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and HX400V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
51
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery (380 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
bad battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery (380 shots)
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-02-01 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Launch cost $2,498 $448