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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FH20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S1H was unveiled 9 years after the FH20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1H scores versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH20

 S1H FH20 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2010Newer by 118 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH20 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH20

 S1H FH20 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H compared to the FH20.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FH20 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and FH20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (400 per charge)
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has microphone socket
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 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 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $3,998 $179