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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FH3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was introduced 9 years after the FH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1 scores versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH3

 S1 FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2010Newer by 111 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic S1

 FH3 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH3

 S1 FH3 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got outer 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1 versus the FH3.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FH3 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FH3.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $2,498 $160