Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH3

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was brought out 9 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S1H matches up vs the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H against the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FH3 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FH3.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S1H provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.