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Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched August 2019
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S1H was unveiled 4 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1H grades against the ZV-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony ZV-E1

 S1H ZV-E1 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1037kSharper display (+1293k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZV-E1 S1H 
IntroducedMarch 2023August 2019Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony ZV-E1

 S1H ZV-E1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H offers external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H and the ZV-E1.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and ZV-E1 is 52 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and ZV-E1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S1H to give extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S1H is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,052g)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (483g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (570 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low