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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
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Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Announced August 2019
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was introduced 8 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S1H matches up versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax RZ10

 S1H RZ10 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2011Fresher by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic S1H

 RZ10 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax RZ10

 S1H RZ10 
Manually focus More exact focus

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1H vs the RZ10.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and RZ10 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and RZ10.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (400 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
66
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
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selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes mic jack
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 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, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 178 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Price at release $3,998 $200