Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S1/Panasonic-S1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V/Sony-HX90V-front.jpg)
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1 matches up vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony HX90V
S1 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic S1
HX90V | S1 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 52 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX90V
S1 | HX90V | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the HX90V.
![Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V size comparison Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and HX90V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX90V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 360 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $269 | $440 |