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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FH10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was announced 6 years after the FH10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1 scores against the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH10

 S1 FH10 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2013Newer by 74 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic S1

 FH10 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH10

 S1 FH10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 compared to the FH10.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FH10 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FH10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
59
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (380 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,021g)
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $2,498 $110