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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Revealed August 2019
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and 3D1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 7 years later than the 3D1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1H grades vs the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic 3D1

 S1H 3D1 
AnnouncedAugust 2019November 2011Fresher by 96 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k460kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic S1H

 3D1 S1H 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic 3D1

 S1H 3D1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H compared to the 3D1.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and 3D1 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and 3D1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S1H will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic 3D1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2011-11-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,998 $670