Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FH8 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was launched 7 years later than the FH8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1 scores versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 vs the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and FH8 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and FH8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.