Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V, former is 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 HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S1H was revealed 5 years after the HX400V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1H grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony HX400V
S1H | HX400V | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | February 2014 | More modern by 68 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 921k | Crisper display (+1409k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic S1H
HX400V | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX400V
S1H | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H against the HX400V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and HX400V.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,330k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | Dual | One |
Price at launch | $3,998 | $448 |