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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Released August 2019
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX150, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was announced 7 years after the WX150 which is a fairly serious 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 WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1H scores vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony WX150

 S1H WX150 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2012Newer by 92 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k461kClearer display (+1869k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic S1H

 WX150 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX150

 S1H WX150 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1H compared to the WX150.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and WX150 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and WX150.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
38
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony WX150
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
46
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 1052g (2.32 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $3,998 $300