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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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 H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was introduced 6 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1H grades vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony H200

 S1H H200 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2013Fresher by 81 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic S1H

 H200 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony H200

 S1H H200 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has 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) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H versus the H200.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and H200 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and H200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony H200
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Sony H200 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Sony H200
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
53
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
Sony H200 Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (530g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (2.32 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
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