Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6600
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79
Portability
77 Imaging
70 Features
96 Overall
80
77 Imaging
70 Features
96 Overall
80
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
Panasonic S1H
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- 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
- Introduced August 2019
Sony A6600
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Released August 2019
- Renewed by Sony A6700
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Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1H and Sony A6600, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly similar but the S1H (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe S1H was launched very close to the A6600 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1H scores vs the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A6600
| S1H | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2330k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+1408k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic S1H
| A6600 | S1H |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A6600
| S1H | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2019 |  | August 2019 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H comes with exterior measurements 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 A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H vs the A6600.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A6600 is 52 and 77 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and A6600.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The S1H has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony A6600
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery life (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (810 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Sony A6600 Travel photography details
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
better than average battery (810 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery life (400 shots)
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
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Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A6600 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha a6600 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| 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 | 24 megapixel | 24 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 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 30 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 2,330 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| 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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 5952x3988 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1052g (2.32 pounds) | 503g (1.11 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1497 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 810 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Pricing at launch | $3,998 | $1,198 |