Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Introduced August 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The S1H was unveiled 9 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1H grades against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony TX9
S1H | TX9 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 112 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+1408k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic S1H
TX9 | S1H | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX9
S1H | TX9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H vs the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and TX9 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and TX9.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will show more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S1H provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 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 syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec 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 |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $3,998 | $799 |