Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH27

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH27 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was brought out 8 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1H grades vs the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has got outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1H against the FH27.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FH27 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FH27.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.