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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c 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
  • Released August 2019
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1H was released 12 months before the A7c which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1H matches up vs the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A7c

 S1H A7c 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k922kSharper screen (+1408k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic S1H

 A7c S1H 
ReleasedSeptember 2020August 2019Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7c

 S1H A7c 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H and the A7c.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and A7c is 52 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and A7c.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1H is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7c Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
78
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
Sony A7c Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Sony A7c
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
86
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Sony A7c Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has external mic support
heavier than average (1,052g)
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha A7c
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 509 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 740 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $3,998 $1,800