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Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2019
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S1H and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1H was unveiled 18 months earlier than the FX3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1H scores against the FX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony FX3

 S1H FX3 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1440kCrisper display (+890k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic S1H

 FX3 S1H 
RevealedFebruary 2021August 2019More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony FX3

 S1H FX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1H vs the FX3.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FX3 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and FX3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1H to produce extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older S1H will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
Sony FX3 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Sony FX3 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (600 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (400 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
71
great battery pack (600 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (400 per charge)
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes mic jack
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony FX3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony FX3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony FX3
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 716g (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 600 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $3,998 $3,900