Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX700

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FX700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 9 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1H matches up against the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with external 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1H versus the FX700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FX700 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and FX700.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an advantage in sensor tech.