Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FS12 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was introduced 9 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1 matches up against the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FS12
S1 | FS12 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | April 2009 | More recent by 120 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic S1
FS12 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FS12
S1 | FS12 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 and the FS12.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FS12 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and FS12.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2019-02-01 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | 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 Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch pricing | $2,498 | $228 |