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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and W830 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was introduced 5 years later than the W830 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1H scores versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony W830

 S1H W830 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2014More recent by 69 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kClearer screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic S1H

 W830 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony W830

 S1H W830 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides outside 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 W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H vs the W830.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and W830 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and W830.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1H provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
38
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery life (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sony W830
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-01-07
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 measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
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 rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone 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 grams (2.32 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $3,998 $128