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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FH8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was revealed 7 years after the FH8 which is quite a large 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 FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1H matches up against the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FH8

 S1H FH8 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2012More modern by 93 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k230kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic S1H

 FH8 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH8

 S1H FH8 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides outside 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 FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H versus the FH8.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FH8 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FH8.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S1H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has mic port
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings 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
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 1052g (2.32 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images
Battery form 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 2 1
Price at launch $3,998 $149