Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FS42

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FS42, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FS42 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was manufactured 10 years after the FS42 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1H grades vs the FS42 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with outside measurements 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 FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FS42 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H and the FS42.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FS42 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and FS42.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give you greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.