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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was launched 10 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S1H scores versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony WX1

 S1H WX1 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2009Fresher by 123 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic S1H

 WX1 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX1

 S1H WX1 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has got outside 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 WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H vs the WX1.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and WX1 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and WX1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will render extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
Sony WX1 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes external mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 847.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,330k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 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, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $3,998 $149