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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and H70 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and H70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 8 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1H grades vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony H70

 S1H H70 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2011More modern by 106 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic S1H

 H70 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony H70

 S1H H70 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical 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 H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H and the H70.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and H70 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and H70.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S1H will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony H70
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Sony H70 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony H70
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Sony H70
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has mic socket
heavier than competition (1,052 grams)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $3,998 $199