Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony RX100 IV
S1H | RX100 IV | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | June 2015 | Newer by 52 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 1229k | Sharper screen (+1101k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic S1H
RX100 IV | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony RX100 IV
S1H | RX100 IV | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |