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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced August 2019
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and SZ7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was announced 7 years after the SZ7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1H grades vs the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic SZ7

 S1H SZ7 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2012More modern by 93 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic S1H

 SZ7 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic SZ7

 S1H SZ7 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides external dimensions 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1H against the SZ7.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and SZ7 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and SZ7.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has external mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 lb) 133g (0.29 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 220 photographs
Battery type 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 Dual One
Launch pricing $3,998 $199