Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Replaced the Sony A7S II
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S1H was released 10 months earlier than the A7S III which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1H grades vs the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A7S III
S1H | A7S III | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 1440k | Sharper display (+890k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic S1H
A7S III | S1H | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | August 2019 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7S III
S1H | A7S III | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1H against the A7S III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A7S III is 52 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and A7S III.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1H to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1H will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2020-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,330 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 9,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 lb) | 699 gr (1.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 600 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Cost at release | $3,998 | $3,499 |