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Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S1H and Sony QX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the S1H (Full frame) and QX100 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was released 6 years after the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1H grades against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony QX100

 S1H QX100 
AnnouncedAugust 2019September 2013More modern by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution2330k0kCrisper display (+2330k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic S1H

 QX100 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony QX100

 S1H QX100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H and Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1H vs the QX100.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and QX100 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and QX100.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S1H should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sony QX100 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
53
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Sony QX100 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Sony QX100 Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
69
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (")
lack of manual exposure
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
38
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2019-08-28 2013-09-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" -
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
External flash
AEB
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
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $3,998 $268