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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FP3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was manufactured 9 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1 grades versus the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FP3

 S1 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2010Fresher by 111 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic S1

 FP3 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP3

 S1 FP3 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got external 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) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 against the FP3.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FP3 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and FP3.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
60
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (380 CIPA)
37
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,498 $182