Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Panasonic S1H vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
(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
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(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
Photography Glossary 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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2330k |  | 1440k | Crisper display (+890k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic S1H
| FX3 | S1H | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2021 |  | August 2019 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony FX3
| S1H | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully articulated | Fully 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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FX3 is 52 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
Sony FX3 Portrait photography info
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
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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Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
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)
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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Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Sony FX3 Sports photography highlights
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
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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Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
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)
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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Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
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)
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
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony 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 |