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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony HX400V

 S1H HX400V 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2014More modern by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k921kCrisper display (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic S1H

 HX400V S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX400V

 S1H HX400V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HX400V is 52 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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