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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1H and Sony A77 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was manufactured 5 years after the A77 II which is a fairly big 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 A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1H grades vs the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A77 II

 S1H A77 II 
AnnouncedAugust 2019May 2014More modern by 65 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1229kClearer screen (+1101k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Panasonic S1H

 A77 II S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A77 II

 S1H A77 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H and Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H against the A77 II.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A77 II is 52 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and A77 II.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The S1H contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more recent S1H provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 II Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Sony A77 II Street photography factors
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Sony A77 II Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery life (480 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A77 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2014-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 30 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 480 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
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 Single
Cost at release $3,998 $1,198