Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Revealed August 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe S1H was introduced 8 years after the FH2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1H scores vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH2
S1H | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | January 2011 | Newer by 106 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 230k | Sharper screen (+2100k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic S1H
FH2 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH2
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1H vs the FH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FH2 is 52 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FH2.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S1H should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of 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 | 2,330k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | 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 reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 | 270 shots |
Style 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 |
Price at launch | $3,998 | $149 |