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Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was launched 10 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1H scores against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony S930

 S1H S930 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2009More recent by 130 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution2330k112kSharper display (+2218k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic S1H

 S930 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony S930

 S1H S930 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H offers physical 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 S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H versus the S930.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and S930 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and S930.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony S930
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Sony S930
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $3,998 $219