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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FH1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was revealed 9 years after the FH1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1 grades against the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH1

 S1 FH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2010More modern by 111 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic S1

 FH1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH1

 S1 FH1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 offers exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the FH1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FH1 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and FH1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery power (380 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $2,498 $150