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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 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
  • Launched August 2019
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony T99, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and T99 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was revealed 9 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1H scores vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony T99

 S1H T99 
RevealedAugust 2019July 2010Fresher by 112 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic S1H

 T99 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony T99

 S1H T99 
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1H vs the T99.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and T99 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and T99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony T99
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (400 per charge)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-08-28 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1250 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 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, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $3,998 $179