Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A9
S1H | A9 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | April 2017 | Newer by 29 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 1440k | Crisper screen (+890k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic S1H
A9 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A9
S1H | A9 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A9 is 52 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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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 |