Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung DV300F
S1H | DV300F | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 94 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic S1H
DV300F | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung DV300F
S1H | DV300F |
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |