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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9

Portability
52
Imaging
74
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(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
Sony TX9
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony TX9

 S1H TX9 
LaunchedAugust 2019July 2010Fresher by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k922kCrisper display (+1408k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic S1H

 TX9 S1H 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX9

 S1H TX9 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
84
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (400 shots)
more heavy than others (1,052g)
60
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (400 per charge)
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
69
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (1,052g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony TX9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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