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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the S1H (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was brought out 6 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1H matches up versus the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung NX300M

 S1H NX300M 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2013Fresher by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k768kCrisper display (+1562k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic S1H

 NX300M S1H 
Display dimension3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX300M

 S1H NX300M 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides external 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) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1H versus the NX300M.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and NX300M is 52 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and NX300M.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
67
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX300M
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Samsung NX300M
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 247
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Samsung NX
Available lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 2,330k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $3,998 $699