Panasonic S1H vs Sony H400
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Released August 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary Panasonic S1H vs Sony H400 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1H and Sony H400, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S1H (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1H was revealed 5 years later than the H400 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1H scores against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony H400
| S1H | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2019 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 68 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2330k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic S1H
| H400 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony H400
| S1H | H400 |
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H comes with outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H against the H400.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and H400 is 52 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and H400.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2019-08-28 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Total lenses | 30 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,330k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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 | 1280 X 720 |
| Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1052g (2.32 lb) | 628g (1.38 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 photos | 300 photos |
| Style 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 |
| Price at release | $3,998 | $268 |