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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2019
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was manufactured 7 years after the NX20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1H scores against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung NX20

 S1H NX20 
ReleasedAugust 2019April 2012Newer by 90 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k614kCrisper display (+1716k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic S1H

 NX20 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX20

 S1H NX20 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H against the NX20.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and NX20 is 52 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and NX20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
77
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
77
lighter than average (341g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lighter than average (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSamsung NX20
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Samsung NX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 30 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs 1/180 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 400 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $3,998 $1,100