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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2019
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A330
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1H and Sony A300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A300 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was manufactured 11 years later than the A300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1H grades against the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A300

 S1H A300 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2008Fresher by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic S1H

 A300 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A300

 S1H A300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H vs the A300.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A300 is 52 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and A300.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
59
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Sony A300 Street photography information
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony A300
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Sony A300 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (400 shots)
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Sony A300 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with mic port
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2008-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 632g (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $3,998 $0