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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1H was brought out 3 years later than the A7S II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1H matches up against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A7S II

 S1H A7S II 
ReleasedAugust 2019October 2015Fresher by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1229kSharper display (+1101k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Panasonic S1H

 A7S II S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7S II

 S1H A7S II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has got physical measurements 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 Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H and the A7S II.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A7S II is 52 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and A7S II.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1H to offer you more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Sony A7S II Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
68
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Sony A7S II Street photography info
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Sony A7S II Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
49
weather proofing
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Sony A7S II Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone port
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A7S II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2015-10-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 847.3mm²
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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 51200 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 169
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 627 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 400 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $3,998 $2,767