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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FS15, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FS15 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was released 10 years after the FS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1 scores versus the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FS15

 S1 FS15 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2009More modern by 123 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic S1

 FS15 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FS15

 S1 FS15 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has outside measurements 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 FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the FS15.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and FS15 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and FS15.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery power (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery power (380 shots)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-02-01 2009-01-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch pricing $2,498 $180