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Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Released August 2019
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was brought out 9 years after the S2100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1H matches up against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony S2100

 S1H S2100 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2010More modern by 118 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic S1H

 S2100 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony S2100

 S1H S2100 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has external 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H vs the S2100.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and S2100 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1H should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (400 per charge)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (400 CIPA)
27
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has mic support
heavier than average (1,052g)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options 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 syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 1052g (2.32 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $3,998 $0