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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced August 2019
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX9V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was launched 8 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1H matches up against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony HX9V

 S1H HX9V 
LaunchedAugust 2019July 2011Fresher by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k921kCrisper display (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic S1H

 HX9V S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX9V

 S1H HX9V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H comes with outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H compared to the HX9V.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and HX9V is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and HX9V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
69
lighter than average in class (245g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery (400 per charge)
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (2.32 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $3,998 $328