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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced August 2019
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S1H was released 2 years after the A9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1H matches up against the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A9

 S1H A9 
IntroducedAugust 2019April 2017Newer by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1440kCrisper screen (+890k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic S1H

 A9 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A9

 S1H A9 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has got exterior 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 Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1H compared to the A9.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A9 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and A9.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S1H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony A9
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery life (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 shots)
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
73
good battery power (650 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Sony A9 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (400 shots)
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
Sony A9 Vlogging advice
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition (1,052g)
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha A9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ X
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 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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 -
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 1052g (2.32 lb) 673g (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 400 shots 650 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $3,998 $4,498