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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FP8 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S1H was released 10 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a significant difference 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 FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1H scores versus the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FP8

 S1H FP8 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2009More recent by 123 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic S1H

 FP8 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP8

 S1H FP8 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1H versus the FP8.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FP8 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FP8.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (400 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes mic jack
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-08-28 2009-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,330k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.50 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 Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch pricing $3,998 $300