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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S1H was unveiled 5 years after the A7S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1H scores against the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A7S

 S1H A7S 
ReleasedAugust 2019April 2014Newer by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1230kSharper screen (+1100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Panasonic S1H

 A7S S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7S

 S1H A7S 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H offers outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H vs the A7S.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A7S is 52 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and A7S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S1H to give greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
68
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony A7S
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
good high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony A7S
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Sony A7S
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
environment proof
low battery (360 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition (1,052g)
34
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A7S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha A7S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 51200 409600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 400 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
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