Panasonic S1 vs Sony H200
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary Panasonic S1 vs Sony H200 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Panasonic S1 and Sony H200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the H200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 scores versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony H200
| S1 | H200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic S1
| H200 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony H200
| S1 | H200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1 compared to the H200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and H200.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony H200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 20cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lb) | 530 grams (1.17 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 images | 240 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $269 | $250 |