Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FS25

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FS25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was manufactured 10 years after the FS25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1H grades versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H against the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FS25 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FS25.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.