Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Released August 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and S1 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

The S1H was revealed 8 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1H matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic S1
S1H | S1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 106 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+2100k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S1H
S1 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic S1
S1H | S1 |
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H and the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and S1 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and S1.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will produce greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1H should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 2,330 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.30 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch cost | $3,998 | $269 |