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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was launched 9 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1H grades versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH1

 S1H FH1 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2010Fresher by 118 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH1 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH1

 S1H FH1 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1H and the FH1.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FH1 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will render greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S1H is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, 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 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $3,998 $150