Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic FH3

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic FH3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and FH3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 S1 matches up against the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S1 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 S1 versus the FH3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 S1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.