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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZR1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 10 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1H matches up vs the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZR1

 S1H ZR1 
IntroducedAugust 2019July 2009Fresher by 123 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZR1 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZR1

 S1H ZR1 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H features physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H versus the ZR1.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and ZR1 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and ZR1.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give you more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1H should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,052 grams)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (1,052 grams)
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.10 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $3,998 $280