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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Launched August 2019
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX10V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S1H was announced 7 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the S1H grades vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony HX10V

 S1H HX10V 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2012Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k922kCrisper screen (+1408k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic S1H

 HX10V S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX10V

 S1H HX10V 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H offers external dimensions 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H vs the HX10V.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and HX10V is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S1H provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Sony HX10V Street photography details
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
45
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Sony HX10V Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 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 sync 1/320 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $3,998 $616