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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FH6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was announced 7 years after the FH6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1H scores vs the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH6

 S1H FH6 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2012Newer by 93 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH6 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH6

 S1H FH6 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H and the FH6.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FH6 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FH6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S1H provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
41
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 280 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $3,998 $129