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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FX90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FX90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was released 8 years after the FX90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1H grades versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic FX90

 S1H FX90 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2011Newer by 98 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic S1H

 FX90 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FX90

 S1H FX90 
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H comes with external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H compared to the FX90.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FX90 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1H because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1H will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
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weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
60
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (400 CIPA)
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
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display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-08-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $3,998 $227