Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH25

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.

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.