Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The S1H was announced 6 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1H grades against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony TF1
S1H | TF1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 76 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic S1H
TF1 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony TF1
S1H | TF1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H and the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TF1 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and TF1.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 2,330k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | 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 Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1280x720 |
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 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1052 grams (2.32 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $3,998 | $266 |