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Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was unveiled 7 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1H scores vs the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony NEX-7

 S1H NEX-7 
ReleasedAugust 2019December 2011Newer by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k921kSharper display (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic S1H

 NEX-7 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony NEX-7

 S1H NEX-7 
Focus manually More exact focus

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H compared to the NEX-7.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and NEX-7 is 52 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and NEX-7.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The S1H features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern S1H should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
78
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony NEX-7
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
62
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
70
better than average battery pack (430 per charge)
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
35
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony NEX-7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2011-12-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings 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, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 lb) 400g (0.88 lb)
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 rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 400 images 430 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $3,998 $699