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Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • New Model is Sony A6000
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 6 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1H matches up vs the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony NEX-6

 S1H NEX-6 
RevealedAugust 2019March 2013More recent by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k921kSharper display (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic S1H

 NEX-6 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony NEX-6

 S1H NEX-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H has physical 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) while the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H vs the NEX-6.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and NEX-6 is 52 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and NEX-6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
75
lighter than average in class (345g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
32
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony NEX-6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 99
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 400 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $3,998 $365