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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200

Portability
52
Imaging
74
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly close but the S1H (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was manufactured 7 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1H matches up against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung NX200

 S1H NX200 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2012More recent by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k614kClearer display (+1716k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic S1H

 NX200 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX200

 S1H NX200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1H against the NX200.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and NX200 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and NX200.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern S1H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
84
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
55
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
heavier than others (1,052g)
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
69
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has mic socket
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
34
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSamsung NX200
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Samsung NX200
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 223g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $3,998 $818