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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Announced August 2019
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony H20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and H20 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 10 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1H matches up versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony H20

 S1H H20 
IntroducedAugust 2019May 2009Fresher by 126 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic S1H

 H20 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony H20

 S1H H20 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H features external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H compared to the H20.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and H20 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sony H20
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (250g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 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 reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $3,998 $249