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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was released 4 years after the ZS50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1H scores versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZS50

 S1H ZS50 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2015More modern by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kCrisper display (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZS50 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS50

 S1H ZS50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the ZS50.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and ZS50 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and ZS50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2015-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1052g (2.32 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 400 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Retail cost $3,998 $350