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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close but the S1H (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was launched 5 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly big difference 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 H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1H scores versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony H300

 S1H H300 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2014Fresher by 68 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic S1H

 H300 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony H300

 S1H H300 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has outside dimensions 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 H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H compared to the H300.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and H300 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and H300.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
40
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 shots)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
56
great battery (350 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Sony H300
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
24
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz(R)
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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3-5.9
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 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, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30p)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
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