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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX100V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was brought out 8 years after the TX100V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1H matches up versus the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony TX100V

 S1H TX100V 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2011Newer by 106 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k1229kClearer display (+1101k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic S1H

 TX100V S1H 
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX100V

 S1H TX100V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H compared to the TX100V.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TX100V is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and TX100V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Sony TX100V Street photography details
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
65
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
43
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-08-28 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
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 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 2 Single
Cost at release $3,998 $380