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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1H was unveiled 7 months after the S1R so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1H scores against the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic S1R

 S1H S1R 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2019More modern by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k2100kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic S1H

 S1R S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic S1R

 S1H S1R 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H offers outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R 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 change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1H vs the S1R.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and S1R is 52 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and S1R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S1R to offer greater detail having an extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
88
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052g)
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great resolution (47MP)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (400 CIPA)
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with mic socket
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic S1R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Leica L
Amount of lenses 30 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,330k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s 1/320s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 400 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $3,998 $3,698