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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1H was announced 6 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1H matches up versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony RX1

 S1H RX1 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2013Fresher by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1229kCrisper display (+1101k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic S1H

 RX1 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony RX1

 S1H RX1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features outside 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) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H compared to the RX1.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and RX1 is 52 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1H provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1 Portrait photography factors
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Sony RX1 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (400 CIPA)
65
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
Sony RX1 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s 1/4000s
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 400 images 270 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $3,998 $2,798