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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W560 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was unveiled 8 years later than the W560 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1H matches up versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony W560

 S1H W560 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2011More recent by 106 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Panasonic S1H

 W560 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony W560

 S1H W560 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H has external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H compared to the W560.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and W560 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and W560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony W560
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Sony W560
70
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony W560
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-08-28 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $3,998 $139