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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH7 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was manufactured 8 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1H scores against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH7

 S1H FH7 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2011More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH7 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH7

 S1H FH7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1H versus the FH7.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FH7 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
71
lighter than average (126g)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-09-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 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
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 720 (30 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $3,998 $149