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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10

Portability
52
Imaging
74
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(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
  • Revealed August 2019
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was introduced 8 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1H matches up against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony TX10

 S1H TX10 
RevealedAugust 2019August 2011Fresher by 98 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k921kSharper screen (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic S1H

 TX10 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX10

 S1H TX10 
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H comes with physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H against the TX10.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and TX10 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and TX10.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S1H is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
84
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
71
weather proofing
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery (400 shots)
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
69
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 2 1
Price at release $3,998 $309