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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2019
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FP3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 9 years after the FP3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1H grades against the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FP3

 S1H FP3 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2010More modern by 118 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic S1H

 FP3 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP3

 S1H FP3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys external 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 FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H against the FP3.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FP3 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FP3.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern S1H will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (400 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
60
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery (400 CIPA)
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
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 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 photographs -
Form of battery 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 Two 1
Pricing at release $3,998 $182