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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH10

 S1H FH10 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2013Newer by 81 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH10 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH10

 S1H FH10 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Retail price $3,998 $110