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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was brought out 8 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 grades versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH2

 S1 FH2 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2011More recent by 99 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic S1

 FH2 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH2

 S1 FH2 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1 versus the FH2.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and FH2 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FH2.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will render greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,021 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,021 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
good battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (1,021g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,498 $149