Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1
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87 Overall
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81 Features
93 Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Launched August 2019
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed January 2021
Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S1H was manufactured 17 months before the a1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1H scores versus the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony a1
S1H | a1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 1440k | Sharper screen (+890k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Panasonic S1H
a1 | S1H | |||
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Revealed | January 2021 | August 2019 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony a1
S1H | a1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H comes with 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) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H against the a1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and a1 is 52 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and a1.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony a1 to produce extra detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older S1H will be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony a1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha a1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2021-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8640 x 5760 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Total lenses | 30 | 133 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 9,437 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/400 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052g (2.32 lbs) | 737g (1.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 530 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail price | $3,998 | $6,498 |