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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Released August 2019
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6000
  • Refreshed by Sony A6500
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H versus Sony A6300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty similar but the S1H (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was announced 3 years after the A6300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1H matches up versus the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A6300

 S1H A6300 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2016More modern by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k922kCrisper screen (+1408k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic S1H

 A6300 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A6300

 S1H A6300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H against the A6300.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and A6300 is 52 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and A6300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S1H includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The fresher S1H is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
Sony A6300 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
75
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Sony A6300 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
76
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Sony A6300 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
35
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha a6300
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2016-02-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ X
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 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 404 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $3,998 $889