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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FH25, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH25 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S1H was launched 8 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1H grades vs the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH25

 S1H FH25 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2011More recent by 106 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH25 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH25

 S1H FH25 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H offers physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1H vs the FH25.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FH25 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and FH25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery life (400 shots)
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH25
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine VI
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $3,998 $180