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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5

Portability
52
Imaging
74
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony TX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The S1H was revealed 9 years later than the TX5 and that 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 TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1H grades against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony TX5

 S1H TX5 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2010Fresher by 116 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k230kClearer screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic S1H

 TX5 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX5

 S1H TX5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with outer 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) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H against the TX5.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TX5 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
84
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
Sony TX5 Sports photography info
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
62
environment proofing
has focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (400 shots)
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Sony TX5 Vlogging info
69
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-08-28 2010-02-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 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, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (2.32 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $3,998 $239