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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FP7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was introduced 8 years after the FP7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1H grades vs the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FP7

 S1H FP7 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2011More modern by 106 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2330k230kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic S1H

 FP7 S1H 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP7

 S1H FP7 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H provides 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 FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H compared to the FP7.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FP7 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FP7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery power (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 per charge)
heavier than average (1,052g)
63
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (400 per charge)
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with external mic support
heavier than average (1,052g)
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-08-28 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $3,998 $227