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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1H and Samsung DV300F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and DV300F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was brought out 7 years after the DV300F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1H matches up against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung DV300F

 S1H DV300F 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2012Newer by 94 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic S1H

 DV300F S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung DV300F

 S1H DV300F 

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H against the DV300F.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and DV300F is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and DV300F.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S1H will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSamsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Samsung DV300F
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2012-01-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash options 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, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $3,998 $200