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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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 FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FH7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was announced 7 years after the FH7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1 scores vs the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH7

 S1 FH7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2011Newer by 91 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic S1

 FH7 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH7

 S1 FH7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 offers external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the FH7.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FH7 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and FH7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,021g)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FH7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-02-01 2011-09-07
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 measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $2,498 $149