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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
  • Updated by Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the S1H (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was introduced 4 years after the RX100 IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1H matches up vs the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony RX100 IV

 S1H RX100 IV 
LaunchedAugust 2019June 2015Newer by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1229kSharper screen (+1101k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic S1H

 RX100 IV S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony RX100 IV

 S1H RX100 IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H offers external 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 RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H compared to the RX100 IV.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and RX100 IV is 52 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
65
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Street photography highlights
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (400 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
86
lighter than competitors in class (298g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
74
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
81
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (298g)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony RX100 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/2000 secs
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life 400 images 280 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,998 $898