Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FS15

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FS15, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FS15 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was revealed 10 years after the FS15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1H grades versus the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1H and the FS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FS15 is 52 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FS15.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.