Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched August 2019
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S1H was manufactured 9 years after the HX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1H matches up vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony HX5
S1H | HX5 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | June 2010 | Newer by 112 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 230k | Crisper screen (+2100k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic S1H
HX5 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX5
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features 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) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H vs the HX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and HX5 is 52 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and HX5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S1H provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | 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 syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at launch | $3,998 | $275 |