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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FX48 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S1H was launched 10 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1H scores against the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FX48

 S1H FX48 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2009Fresher by 129 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic S1H

 FX48 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FX48

 S1H FX48 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H offers 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) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H vs the FX48.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FX48 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and FX48.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,052g)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (400 shots)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
70
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has external mic support
heavier than average (1,052g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 secs -
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $3,998 $325