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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S1H was revealed 6 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1H scores versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony WX300

 S1H WX300 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2013More recent by 80 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic S1H

 WX300 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX300

 S1H WX300 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H features external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1H versus the WX300.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and WX300 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and WX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony WX300
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-08-28 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,330k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Launch price $3,998 $330