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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1H versus Sony WX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 8 years after the WX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1H grades against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony WX30

 S1H WX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2011Newer by 99 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k922kClearer display (+1408k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic S1H

 WX30 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX30

 S1H WX30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H enjoys external dimensions 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H and the WX30.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and WX30 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and WX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S1H should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
69
lighter than average (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has external mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2011-07-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320s -
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $3,998 $259