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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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 FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FP2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was manufactured 9 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1H scores against the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FP2

 S1H FP2 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2010Fresher by 118 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic S1H

 FP2 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP2

 S1H FP2 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H enjoys exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H versus the FP2.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FP2 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FP2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash options 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
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), 848 x 480 (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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $3,998 $80