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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Announced August 2019
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX90V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was manufactured 4 years after the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1H matches up against the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony HX90V

 S1H HX90V 
AnnouncedAugust 2019April 2015More modern by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k921kSharper screen (+1409k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic S1H

 HX90V S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX90V

 S1H HX90V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H versus Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H versus the HX90V.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HX90V is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (400 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,052 grams)
76
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (400 shots)
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
75
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
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 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, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
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)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 All around 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 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
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