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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 3 years later than the HX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1H matches up versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony HX80

 S1H HX80 
IntroducedAugust 2019March 2016More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k921kClearer screen (+1409k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic S1H

 HX80 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX80

 S1H HX80 
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides physical measurements 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H and the HX80.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and HX80 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
39
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony HX80
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
76
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than others (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery life (400 shots)
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good battery life (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Sony HX80
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2016-03-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
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, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 390 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $3,998 $368