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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and A450 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was announced 9 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1H matches up against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A450

 S1H A450 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2010More modern by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic S1H

 A450 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A450

 S1H A450 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has got physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H compared to the A450.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A450 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and A450.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Sony A450 Street photography highlights
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
Sony A450 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2010-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 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 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s 1/160s
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 -
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 560g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 1050 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,998 $1,241