Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was brought out 6 years after the FH10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1H grades versus the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1H vs the FH10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FH10 is 52 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.